Winter storm warning ended in Lakeland

The good news is, Environment Canada says the Winter storm warning has ended for the Lakeland Region.

The warning was ended at 3:35 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16.

Winter storm warning ended for:

• Co. of St. Paul near Ashmont St. Vincent and St. Lina
• Co. of St. Paul near Elk Point and St. Edouard
• Co. of St. Paul near Lindbergh and Frog Lake
• Co. of St. Paul near St. Paul and Lafond
• Improvement District 349 including Cold Lake Air Weapons Range
• Lac La Biche Co. near Fork Lake
• Lac La Biche Co. near Heart Lake
• Lac La Biche Co. near Lac La Biche and Square Lake
• Lac La Biche Co. near Lakeland Prov. Park and Rec. Area
• Lac La Biche Co. near Plamondon Hylo and Avenir
• M.D. of Bonnyville near Beaverdam
• M.D. of Bonnyville near Bonnyville Ardmore and Kehewin Res.
• M.D. of Bonnyville near Cold Lake and City of Cold Lake
• M.D. of Bonnyville near Fishing Lake Smt
• M.D. of Bonnyville near Glendon and Moose Lake
• M.D. of Bonnyville near La Corey Wolf Lake and Truman
• Smoky Lake Co. near Buffalo Lake and Kikino Smts
• Smoky Lake Co. near Vilna Saddle Lake and Whitefish Lake

Residents are still digging out after the storm and emergency crews were kept busy throughout the region as greasy roads caused havoc in the Lakeland area.

“Gusting winds reaching a 100 km/hr have been reported in the region,” County of Vermilion River Fire Chief Kirk Hughes told Lakeland Connect. “Blowing and drifting snow has reduced visibility on Highway #16 and subsidiary Highways around the County.”

Fire Chief Hughes says public works and road crews are out in force.

“Protective Services members have been out patrolling back roads and highways looking for stranded motorist,” Hughes said. “If you don’t need to be out – stay home.”