A freezing rain warning has ended in the far north of Saskatchewan.
Environment Canada officials said a warm frontal wave moved across the region on Wednesday and the warm air aloft, combined with cold air at the surface, created periods of freezing rain.
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The system moved into northwestern Saskatchewan from northern Alberta near noon and was expected to exit the northeastern part of the province during the evening.
Officials said highways, walkways and parking lots may become slippery and power outages may occur.
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Freezing rain warning end for:
- Uranium City – Camsell Portage
- Fond-du-Lac – Stony Rapids
- Wollaston Lake – Collins Bay