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Icy roads reported in the Lakeland Saturday night

Roads in the Lakeland are in icy condition, as a mix of rain and snow fall.
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Icy roads are being reported in the Lakeland region.

LAKELAND - Roads in the Lakeland are in icy condition, as a mix of rain and snow fall.

The Elk Point Fire Department says Highway 646 between Range Road 61 and Range Road 44 to the east  is closed "due to terrible driving conditions."

The department noted that over seven vehicles are in the ditch along the stretch of highway. The department recommends people stay off the roads if possible.

According to Environment Canada, a winter storm warning is still in place. Freezing rain is expected this evening, followed by heavy snow which may last until Sunday morning.

Snowfall of 10cm to 15 cm is expected.

 


Janice Huser

About the Author: Janice Huser

Janice Huser has been with the St. Paul Journal since 2006. She is a graduate of the SAIT print media journalism program, is originally from St. Paul and has a passion for photography.
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