THE BATTLEFORDS — Update Feb. 8: The alerts list below have been ended by Environment Canada and in most areas the Highway Hotline is saying winter driving conditions exist, and there may be swirling snow, loose snow, icy or slippery sections, wet areas subject to freezing. There are still some areas of reduced visibility.
Update Feb. 7: The latest word from Environment Canada is that fog is no longer the main issue in the northwest, it's freezing drizzle. It's expected to taper off tonight for some and tomorrow for others, but it's a good idea to keep an eye on the Highway Hotline as roads are likely to become slippery.
The area under a freezing drizzle warning includes not just the The Battlefords - Unity - Maidstone - St. Walburg area, but the Kindersley - Rosetown - Biggar - Wilkie - Macklin area, the Leader - Gull Lake area, the Meadow Lake - Big River - Green Lake - Pierceland area and the Shaunavon - Maple Creek - Val Marie - Cypress Hills area.
Original post Feb 7: Environment Canada is warning of dense fog, freezing drizzle and hazardous travel for the northwest.
The Battlefords-Unity-Maidstone-St. Walburg area is under a fog advisory, although visibility is expected to improve in the afternoon.
The advisory also refers to some areas currently seeing or expecting freezing drizzle.
Environment Canada says travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop. Fog advisories are issued when near zero visibilities in fog are expected or occurring.
In the southeast, a special weather statement has been issued as a Colorado low moves in with rain and snow.
