Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Windsor-Essex.
The national weather service says freezing rain is expected to begin Friday morning and continue into the afternoon.
Ice accretion of 2 to 5 millimeters is likely before precipitation changes over to rain Friday afternoon, as temperatures rise above the freezing mark.
Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery.
Motorists should expect difficult winter driving conditions and adjust plans accordingly.