UPDATE: A freezing rain warning has bee issued for Inuvik as of 9:13 a.m. May 24.

"Freezing rain has already begun over the region and will move to the north coast by this evening," says the posting. "Freezing rain will continue over parts of the Delta until early Saturday morning. Some areas may see up to 5 mm of ice build up on cold surfaces. The surface temperature will be near freezing. There may be many changes between freezing rain, snow and heavy rain by the time the precipitation tapers off Saturday morning.

"Extended and widespread utility outages are possible. Travel is not recommended."

ORIGINAL STORY BELOW:

Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Inuvik.

An update was published at 11:01 p.m. May 23.

"Heavy rainfall will bring 10 to 20 millimetres by Saturday morning," said the posting. "Rain will move into the area late Friday morning. The rain may transition to wet snow Friday night before tapering off Saturday morning. The surface temperature will be near freezing. Some of this rain may freeze on contact with cold surface leading to slippery conditions.

"Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible."