Saskatchewan is in for a week of increasingly harsh winter weather, with freezing rain, icy highways and an extended cold snap all in the forecast, according to Environment Canada.

Meteorologist Dave Carlson said a weather system will build up in the province on Monday, starting with light snow in the north and bringing a risk of freezing rain to central and southern regions later in the day. He said the setup is typical for December, but the timing and temperatures will likely make travel tricky.

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The heaviest freezing rain risk will stretch from Kindersley southeastward throug

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