Throughout the region, temperatures are forecast to increase to just above the freezing point for highs and stay just below the freezing point for lows. (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

By Rachel May

Spring is coming

Spring is on its way to the northeast

Mar 15, 2022 | 5:13 PM

The northeast is saying goodbye to winter and heading into spring.

Across the area, temperatures are expected to be mild and continue to switch between just above the freezing point for highs and just below the freezing point for lows.

Brian Proctor, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada told northeastNOW residents can prepare for mild weather.

“For the remainder of the workweek and into the weekend, we’re looking at pretty nice conditions.”

Throughout the week there are chances of freezing rain overnight but that is expected to be the last major precipitation to finish off the next few weeks.

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For those concerned about potential flooding, Proctor explains the mild temperatures will likely prevent that threat.

“It’s going to be a fairly slow melt is probably the best way to look at it, we do have a fairly significant amount of snow on the ground.”

In Melfort, there is approximately 34 cm on the ground and Nipawin is just ahead with 39 cm.

Although flooding is not an issue in the northeast, Proctor explains there could be puddles popping up.

“So I think more the problems are really going to be more of sort of water ponding more than anything else. A little bit overnight and early in the morning hours.”

Despite the promising forecast, Environment Canada is encouraging everyone travelling to watch the highway hotline.

“It’s still at the point in time where we could see some refreezing at night, and making slick conditions in the morning hours.”

As frost accumulates overnight and makes roads slick, drivers are encouraged to keep a safety kit in their vehicle in case something happens.

Proctor wants to remind everyone that March is a time when weather can be highly unpredictable.

“What the key thing for this time of year is people should be prepared for changeable conditions. We’re still in that poor part of the year where we can see things change significantly.”

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