It’s December 1st – and it’s going to feel a lot like Christmas over the next 24 hours as Environment Canada issues a snowfall warning for Southern Saskatchewan.

The light snowfall seen over many areas of the south will intensify today – as a low-pressure system develops on the Canadian border.

The City of Regina is expected to see some extreme snowfall, with as much as 20 centimetres falling this afternoon and into the evening.

With the snow on its way, snow routes have been declared, with a 24-hour parking ban also coming into effect from 6:00 a.m. December 2 to 6:00 a.m. December 3.

City crews will be busy plowing snow, with the primary focus being Category 1 and 2 roads, as those areas are prone to blowing snow.

The priority includes major roadways, hospitals, transit routes, as well as commercial areas and near schools.

Sander trucks will also be busy as they will be continuously monitoring and applying sand/salt to the Category 1 to 3 roads to help with slippery conditions.

If snowfall exceeds five centimetres, a systematic plow will begin on Categories 1 through 4 roads, including expressways, arterials, hospital routes, high-traffic residential roads and gravel roads. This plow begins once the storm has ended.

The City adds that residents should slow down and be safe during and after the storm and stay back at least 3.5 car lengths from snow plowing and sanding equipment.

For more information about Regina’s storm response, residents are encouraged to visit Regina.ca/storm.

Motorists can expect reduced visibility and winter conditions on roadways – please check the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline for up-to-date information on road travel in the province.