Yellow Warning for Freezing Rain in Sandy Lake Area

Source: ECCC · Sandy Lake - Weagamow Lake - Deer Lake

This alert is no longer in effect.

ECCC issued it on April 24, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for freezing rain, expecting ice build-up of 5 to 10 mm and winds gusting 50 to 60 km/h in the Sandy Lake region.

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Record type
Freezing Rain
Affected area
Sandy Lake - Weagamow Lake - Deer Lake
Issued
April 24, 2026
Issuing authority
ECCC

The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Sandy Lake - Weagamow Lake - Deer Lake.

Alert Details

A yellow warning for freezing rain has been issued by Environment Canada. It is in effect as a moderate severity alert.

Affected Areas

The warning affects the Sandy Lake - Weagamow Lake - Deer Lake areas.

What You Should Do

Residents should continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Be aware that roads and walkways may become icy and slippery, local utility outages are possible, and property or tree damage due to ice weight may occur. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post on X using #ONStorm.

Expected Conditions

Freezing rain with ice build-up of 5 to 10 mm is expected, along with easterly winds gusting 50 to 60 km/h. As temperatures fall to near the freezing mark, rain will change to freezing rain, transitioning to scattered showers this afternoon.

Timeline

The alert is effective from 2026-04-24T05:06:13-00:00 and expires on 2026-04-24T19:01:13-00:00, continuing into this morning.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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What is this ECCC weather alert about?
Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for freezing rain, expecting ice build-up of 5 to 10 mm and winds gusting 50 to 60 km/h in the Sandy Lake region.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by ECCC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Sandy Lake - Weagamow Lake - Deer Lake. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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