UPDATE: Snowfall warning ended in northern Saskatchewan

UPDATE: All advisories mentioned in this story have ended

Environment Canada has ended a freezing rain warning for Saskatoon and the surrounding area. A second band of freezing rain developed early Monday morning.

READ MORE: Intense winter storm hits Nova Scotia

Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.

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Environment Canada is advising motorists to prepare for changing road conditions, slick roads and reduced visibility at times.

The initial low pressure system was forecast to move from Alberta into northern areas of Saskatchewan Sunday night. An estimated 15 to 25 centimetres of snow is expected by Monday evening. Precipitation and snowfall warnings should taper off Monday evening.

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Freezing rain warning ENDED for:

• Saskatoon
• Martensville – Warman – Rosthern – Delisle – WakawSaskatoon
• Prince Albert – Shellbrook – Spiritwood – Duck Lake

Snowfall warning ENDED for:

• Lloydminster
• Meadow Lake – Big River – Green Lake – Pierceland
• The Battlefords – Unity – Maidstone – St. Walburg
• Île à la Crosse – Buffalo Narrows – Beauval
• La Ronge – Prince Albert Nat. Park – Narrow Hills Prov. Park
• Pelican Narrows – Cumberland House – Creighton