Freezing Rain Warning Issued for City of Lloydminster
Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for freezing rain in Lloydminster, with ice accumulations up to 4 mm expected to impact travel and safety.
Alert Details
Environment Canada (ECCC) has issued a yellow freezing rain warning for the region. The alert confirms that freezing rain is currently occurring and is moving toward the east.
Affected Areas
This weather alert specifically impacts the City of Lloydminster.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to use caution as icy surfaces may be difficult to detect, creating a significant risk of injury due to slips and falls. The weather conditions are expected to have a significant impact on rush hour traffic.
Environment Canada encourages the public to continue monitoring alerts and forecasts. Severe weather can be reported via email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, by calling 1-800-239-0484, or by posting reports on X using the hashtag #ABStorm.
Expected Conditions
Localized ice accumulations of 2 to 4 mm are possible. The freezing rain is expected to end gradually from west to east as the system moves through the area.
Timeline
The alert became effective at 4:05 AM on March 17, 2026, and is currently scheduled to remain in effect until 6:00 PM on March 17, 2026.
Source: ECCC Official Notice