Yellow Freezing Rain Warning Issued for Buffalo Narrows and Peter Pond Lake
Environment Canada has issued a yellow freezing rain warning for Buffalo Narrows and Peter Pond Lake, with icy conditions expected to persist through Thursday morning.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow freezing rain warning for the region. The alert was officially issued on March 19, 2026, as patchy freezing rain begins to impact the area.
Affected Areas
The warning is currently in effect for the following geographic regions:
- Buffalo Narrows
- Peter Pond Lake
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. Because icy surfaces could be difficult to detect, travelers and pedestrians should exercise caution.
Environment Canada requests that the public continue to monitor alerts and forecasts. Severe weather can be reported via email to SKstorm@ec.gc.ca, by calling 1-800-239-0484, or by posting reports on X using the hashtag #SKStorm.
Expected Conditions
The primary hazard is patchy freezing rain. These conditions are expected to create slippery surfaces on infrastructure and roadways throughout the affected area.
Timeline
The freezing rain is expected to occur tonight and will end on Thursday morning, March 19, 2026. The alert is currently set to expire at 16:12:59 UTC.
Source: ECCC Official Notice