Meteorologist says expect slippery roads with snow, freezing rain

A bout of freezing rain in east-central Saskatchewan has headed east out of the province, but that doesn’t mean people in Regina should not expect a slippery drive.

“We are expecting another (system) to form overnight and that may brush the Regina area. It looks like it’s going to be in the overnight period and then it will turn to snow,” Environment Canada meteorologist Terri Lang said.

“Anybody that’s out and about (Saturday) will have to take some good care when they’re heading out on the highways and make sure they check the Highway Hotline.”

On Friday morning, Environment Canada issued a freezing rain warning for areas near Fort Qu’Appelle, Humboldt and Yorkton. By 2 p.m., the warnings had been lifted.

Lang warned people to avoid unnecessary travel in the coming day but if they must, they should drive to the conditions.

She said people should check to see what conditions are at their destinations as well.

“They can be a lot different from where you are at the time,” Lang said.

“(Friday) is going to be a bit of a dog’s breakfast during the day in Saskatchewan. (There will be) lots of snow particularly in areas to the north and west of Regina, plus that risk of freezing rain. (There will be) some wind causing some blowing and drifting snow.”

Temperatures will be on a freeze-thaw cycle, which will keep the roads slick.

“It’s going to be a while before those roads improve,” she said.