Current conditions include extreme cold across the Highway 16 corridor this morning, with clear skies but dangerous wind chills near minus 40. Roads are generally passable, but exposure risk is high for motorists, especially during stops or breakdowns.
Highway 16 between Edmonton and Lloydminster:
Alberta 511 shows mostly snow covered roads this morning, there is currently an incident at Range Road 14 and Highway 16 as of 8 a.m.. The warmer weather today will add a layer of moisture to ice in some places making it even harder to get traction.
Highway 16 between Lloydminster and Saskatoon:
Highway 16 to Saskatoon is mostly bare minus a short section between Lloydminster and Maidstone.
Visibility:
Good. Approximately 24 km reported at Lloydminster Airport.
Temperature:
Approximately 0 C in Lloydminster.
Wind chill:
Near minus 5 this morning.
Winds:
Southwest around 15 km/h, increasing later today with gusts up to 40 km/h.
Special weather notes:
Environment Canada has issued no weather warnings at this time.
What to watch for today:
Warming weather could make surfaces a little more slippery. Please drive to the road conditions. There is a possibility of rain later today.
Monitor Environment Canada alerts and forecasts, Alberta 511, and the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline for the latest updates.
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