Residents in Ajax, Ontario, should prepare for potentially slippery roads and sidewalks as a risk of freezing rain and drizzle is forecasted for the evening of March 5, 2026. Environment Canada reports that these conditions will likely last overnight and into the early morning hours of March 6, 2026.
Temperatures are expected to drop to a low of plus 1 degree Celsius tonight. While the air temperature remains slightly above freezing, surface temperatures on roads and walkways can often be colder, causing drizzle to turn into a thin layer of ice on contact.
The weather forecast for Friday, March 6, 2026, includes a 30 percent chance of drizzle in the morning with a daytime high of plus 5 degrees Celsius. Drivers and pedestrians are encouraged to be extra careful during the Thursday evening commute and the Friday morning rush hour.
The Town of Ajax and the Durham Region Works Department are responsible for maintaining local streets and regional roads through salting and plowing during these types of weather events. Residents should monitor local transit alerts and municipal notices for any changes to services or road safety updates throughout the night.
