Over 300,000 Canadians faced power outages in parts of Ontario on Sunday as an ice storm pummeled the region over the weekend, according to electricity provider Hydro One.

People should stay off the roads and in their homes until the ice storm danger passes, authorities said. Falling trees and downed power lines are among the hazards.

Thousands of people have been urged to avoid all travel as a powerful ice storm sweeps across the U.S., with the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing weather warnings from Saturday through Sunday. An ice storm poses serious dangers due to the accumulation of freezing rain on roads,

Freezing rain left parts of central and eastern Ontario under sheets of ice that downed trees and power lines and delayed travel. Areas near Orillia, Barrie and Penetanguishene were hit the hardest in the storm that started late Saturday night.

After an inch of ice hit Northern Michigan, Consumers Energy is working to restore power to 44,416 people as of mid afternoon Sunday. Consumers Energy says they have been prepared for the storm. having 600 crews from across multiple states help restore power.

Due to the ongoing ice storm, there are several locations open to be used as warming shelters across Northern Michigan.Charl

"I was in another room when I heard a huge crash. The fallen tree caused a power outage, leaving the Benoits without electricity in Shoreham."

Our long duration ice storm for (parts of Northern Michigan) is finally coming to an end by Monday morning with a couple of quiet days early this week. We do ha

Alectra Utilities advises that due to severe damage to trees and electricity infrastructure, power restoration in the downtown core of Barrie will not be completed by Monday morning. Alectra crews will be working overnight and through the morning to restore power,