The question hangs in the air once again in southeast Saskatchewan. Was the latest blizzard the final death throes of winter? Are the current mild temperatures the blooming bud of spring? Winter isn't officially over quite yet, so the answer may remain to be seen.

According to Environment Canada, the thermometer could creep up as high as 8 above zero over the weekend. However, this could have some adverse effects.

"With temperatures still dipping below zero overnight, there could be some slippery conditions on the roadways in the southeast," related Regional Meteorologist John-Paul Cragg.

"Saturday and Sunday may have a lot of melt. As a result, you will see a lot of water on the streets before temperatures again get below the freezing mark, so the pavement could get quite slick by the end of the weekend due to that melt and freeze cycle."

He added that, potentially, a little bit of rain might be seen in that time as well, further complicating matters for motorists.

"It's going to be a matter of people taking their time and being careful, realizing that they will need more room to stop," said Constable Daniel Gaignard with the Estevan RCMP.

In addition, he noted that some forecasted strong wind conditions could play into the scheme of things.

"If it's nice and windy during the day, and doesn't rain anymore, things could dry up. However, if it's wet before it freezes the wind definately not help. It would just help polish the ice."

Gaignard also expressed that they will be on the lookout for motorists who might decide to use clear roads to their advantage and exceed the speed limit.