A file picture of freezing rain. Environment Canada is warning roads and sidewalks might turn slippery on Sunday morning in parts of Manitoba. (Canadian Press – image credit)
Freezing rain is coming down in parts of Manitoba on Sunday morning.
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a yellow warning for the weather event.
The federal agency says roads will likely become slippery, slowing down and bringing impacting rush hour traffic.
Under the rain there’s also the risk of injuries due to slips and falls as sidewalks also turn icy.
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a weather warning as freezing rain is coming down in parts of Manitoba on Sunday. (Environment and Climate Change Canada)
Environment Canada said it issues this kind of warning when rain falls in sub-zero temperatures creating ice build-up and icy surfaces.
Winnipeg, Dauphin, Steinbach and Portage la Prairie are among the communities in southern Manitoba under the weather warning.