UPDATE: All freezing rain warnings mentioned in this story have ended.
Freezing rain warnings were in place Tuesday morning for a swath of Saskatchewan.
Environment Canada said an area of freezing rain moved quickly eastward from southwestern regions of the province into south-central regions.
The warned areas stretched from Saskatoon south to Rockglen and include Regina, Weyburn and Estevan.
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Freezing rain was expected to last for up to two hours before ending, Environment Canada said.
Officials said extra care should be taken when heading out on highways or walkways as surfaces may become icy and slippery.
The latest road conditions can be found on Saskatchewan’s Highway Hotline.
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