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Regina's got *active weather alerts* and your drive might get messy.

Your morning plans might get messy, Regina.

Okay, so good morning, kâ-mîskasowin. This is Darlene Chicken-Lawson with the Morning Wire, and we've got some weather coming in that you need to be ready for. My screen here says there are *active weather alerts* for Regina right now. Yeah, I know, it's always something, eh? This isn't just a little skiff of snow, this is the kind of alert that makes you dig out your good parka and maybe put some extra emergency supplies in the car. We don't have the specifics of the alerts just yet, but "active weather alerts" usually means high winds, heavy snow, or freezing rain. The kind of stuff that makes the drive down Albert Street a real adventure, even on a good day.

My advice? Check your car's emergency kit, make sure your phone's charged, and maybe grab a coffee from Tims before you head out, if you absolutely have to. Stay home if you can, kîyânaw. We're used to wild weather here, but it's always better to be prepared.

This is Regina — yeah, we know what it sounds like, and we've heard your joke. Now sit down and listen.

Darlene Chicken-Lawson, MiTL Sports Desk.

You want the full lowdown on this weather? The morning show's got you covered at mornings.live.

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