A frost advisory has been issued for tonight as temperatures are expected to drop near freezing across the region. The advisory, which takes effect overnight, warns of potential damage to sensitive plants and outdoor vegetation.
Weather Details
According to local meteorologists, temperatures could fall to just above freezing, with some areas experiencing frost formation. The cold snap is part of a larger weather pattern bringing unsettled conditions, including clouds, rain, and sunshine earlier in the day.
Precautions Recommended
Residents are urged to bring potted plants indoors, cover garden beds, and ensure outdoor pets have adequate shelter. The frost advisory is expected to lift by morning as temperatures rise.
Other News Highlights
In other local news, a Toronto councillor has announced she will not seek reelection after more than two decades at City Hall. Meanwhile, a Niagara Falls restaurant owner has been ordered to repay $14,000 in CERB benefits, calling the decision unfair. B.C.'s premier held constructive talks with MLS commissioner regarding the Whitecaps' future, and a near-record snowpack in the Rockies poses dangers for spring hikers.
Elsewhere, Ottawa announced a planned defense bank headquartered in Canada, and Canada's February GDP grew by 0.2%, with annualized quarterly growth likely at 1.7%. WestJet flight attendants escalated their contract dispute, while approval of a generic weight-loss drug was hailed as good news but with long-term health warnings.
