Freezing rain

2022 - 12 - 26

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Freezing rain, ice pellets and more snow in forecast for much of ... (Globalnews.ca)

The national weather agency is warning that surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots will become icy, slippery and hazardous.

Environment Canada also issued a freezing rain war ning for the South Thompson, Nicola, Similkameen, and Fraser Canyon. However, for southeastern regions including Creston, Cranbrook and Fernie, the risk of freezing rain will persist this afternoon.” For most regions, the risk of freezing rain will end by noon.

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Freezing rain warning issued for Moose Jaw and area (DiscoverMooseJaw.com)

Environment and Climate Change Canada says a significant freezing rain event is expected for much of southern Saskatchewan Tuesday, as a low pressure system ...

- R.M. Utility outages may occur. Ice build-up may cause tree branches to break. Freezing rain developed in western sections of the province this morning and spread into Regina early this afternoon.

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Freezing Rain Warning for West Central (WestCentralOnline.com)

Some significant precipitation will be hitting the west central region today, and there is a chance of freezing rain ahead of the system.

- R.M. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For the most up to date road conditions head Poor driving conditions remain in the area, due to the icy roads caused by the freezing rain and ice pellets.

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A freezing rain warning in effect for Regina (620 CKRM.com)

Due to a low-pressure system from Alberta, Most of Southern Saskatchewan is expected to be hit with freezing rainfall throughout today. The freezing rain will ...

The rain is expected to end for most areas this evening. Some areas under the freezing rain warning including Regina and sections of the Trans-Canada highway will see more than 6 hours of freezing precipitation, creating extremely hazardous travel conditions. The freezing rain will begin in the western side of the province this morning and then it’ll spread into Regina early this afternoon, then to the Manitoba border by late afternoon.

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Is Wisconsin experiencing more freezing rain? (Wisconsin Public Radio News)

Winter in Wisconsin conjures images of skiing, snow angels, snowmobiling and other cold-weather fun. But it can also bring dreaded events like freezing rain ...

"Hot and muggy weather, more intense and frequent heavy rainfalls, freezing winter rain instead of snow, polar vortexes, derechos and other extreme events are challenging communities across Wisconsin." That's why there's not enough data to prove if Wisconsin is in fact experiencing more freezing rain than it used to. That's why it's difficult to know if the state is experiencing more of it as the climate warms. Now, that work is mostly done by automated weather observing systems, Hopkins said. That system has its benefits, like enabling data collection from more locations. [WHYsconsin](http://wpr.org/WHYsconsin) if the state is experiencing more freezing rain and "wintry mix" events as the climate changes.

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Freezing Rain Travel Advisory for region | Columbia Valley ... (E-Know.ca)

Mainroad East Kootenay along with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure are recommending that non-essential travel be avoided on numbered routes.

Snowfall/Freezing Rain Warnings Issued (GX94 Radio)

Up to 10 cm of snow is expected by tomorrow morning as a system tracks across southern Saskatchewan. Because o...

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Freezing rain warning issued for highways across BC Interior (Castanet.net)

UPDATE: 4 p.m. Travel advisories remain in effect for a number of Interior highways Monday afternoon, as freezing rain continues to cause problems for ...

"The highways have gotten some freezing rain and travel will be challenging until the temperatures get warmer," YRB posted. Crews are out sanding and salting but it’s a challenge out there even for the plow trucks. Please follow Travel Advisory and only travel if completely necessary.— YRB - Kootenay Boundary (@YRBKootenayBdn) Consequently, freezing rain is likely to occur resulting in some ice accretion," Environment Canada warns. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. "Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots will become icy, slippery and hazardous.

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UPDATE: Freezing rain warning for Grande Prairie ended : My ... (My Grande Prairie Now)

The Grande Prairie – Beaverlodge – Valleyview and Peace River – Fairview – High Prairie – Manning regions are under a freezing rain warning. Environment Canada ...

Environment Canada says freezing rain has developed over northwestern Alberta, mainly impacting areas to the south of Peace River. Environment Canada says patchy freezing rain is expected to develop over the region late Monday morning into the afternoon. UPDATE #2: A freezing rain warning is back in effect for the Grande Prairie region.

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Freezing rain expected on Highways 3 and 97 (Similkameen Spotlight)

DriveBC is recommending people avoid anything but essential travel due to freezing rain in the South Okanagan and Similkameen.

The warning currently stretches from Penticton to Osoyoos on Highway 97, and from Penticton and Osoyoos to Hope along Highways 3 and 3A. A freezing rain condition was previously issued for much of the Southern Interior including around Kelowna and along the Connector for Christmas Day, however those areas have so far escaped the current advisory. A travel advisory has been issued along Highways 97 and 3 due to heavy snow and freezing rain, warning travellers to expect rapidly deteriorating conditions.

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Update: Freezing rain warning may bring trouble for motorists (DiscoverAirdrie.com)

The freezing rain warning has ended, though a fog advisory is in effect for Airdrie and the surrounding areas. Earlier on Tuesday morning, a freezing rain ...

- Rocky View Co. - Mountain View Co. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions," a special weather statement from Environment Canada read.

Freezing rain warning issued for Calgary (Calgary Herald)

Despite the above average temperatures in Calgary since the start of the Christmas weekend, a system of precipitation brought a new weather warning to the ...

“We’ll be a bit cooler, especially tomorrow … The fog and drizzle is expected to dissipate by later Tuesday evening. 27, Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a freezing rain warning for much of the southeastern part of Alberta including the cities of Calgary, Red Deer, Brooks and Medicine Hat.

Freezing rain warning issued for Regina, southern Sask. (Regina Leader-Post)

Regina and sections of the Trans-Canada Highway could get more than six hours of freezing rain Tuesday afternoon.

The news seems to be flying at us faster all the time. Residents were cautioned that road closures and power outages could be incoming, as a result of icy roadways, sidewalks and parking lots. [Highways remained open as of 4 p.m. Article content

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More weather worries: A freezing rain warning issued for Calgary ... (Daily Hive)

More weather woes: Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for Calgary and Southern Alberta.

[Group of travellers walks back to the US after Air Canada flight cancellation (VIDEO)](https://dailyhive.com/canada/air-canada-cancellation-border-travellers) [Winter storms leave nearly 400,000 Canadians without power](https://dailyhive.com/calgary/storms-power-outage-canada) [Deep freeze: Alberta is so cold it just shattered more than 30 records](https://dailyhive.com/calgary/deep-freeze-alberta-cold-shattered-records) Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) warns that even if air temperatures are above 0°C, some surfaces can still be cold enough for rain to freeze. [freezing rain warning](https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?ab12) for Calgary and Southern Alberta.

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Freezing rain warning for Red Deer and central Alberta (Red Deer Advocate)

The temperature is forecast to reach a day time high of 1 C. Periods of snow, or freezing rain, is expected to end this evening, followed by a 30 ...

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. The wind chill this evening will reach – 6 C, and-17 C overnight. About 2 cm of snow is expected to accumulate.

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Environment Canada warns of freezing rain (CochraneNow.com)

Icy roads could cause issues for drivers today. Freezing rain is falling over parts of southern Alberta and is expected to move northeastward out of our ...

- Rocky View Co. - Mountain View Co.

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Freezing rain warning for Central Alberta and areas to the South (LacombeOnline.com)

Just after 7 am, Tuesday, Environment Canada issued a freeing rain warning for parts of Central Alberta and areas to the southern part of our province.

- Red Deer Co. near Spruce View and Red Lodge Prov. Freezing rain is occurring over parts of southern Alberta this morning.

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