A major winter storm is expected to hit Saskatchewan this weekend and residents are reminded to stay up-to-date by downloading the SaskAlert app. Updates on the situation will be provided through the SaskAlert app, which provides critical information on emergencies in real time. The app is available for free on Apple and Android app stores. […]
Environment Canada has now issued a Winter Storm Watch for central and southern Saskatchewan. This includes Prince Albert, the Battlefords, Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw, Swift Current, Yorkton, Melville Weyburn and Estevan and all surrounding rurals of these communities. Freezing rain, high winds and snowfall accumulations of up to a foot and a half are expected […]
You might want to make sure you know where your snow shovel is or if your snowblower is working because you will need them soon. After going through a week where the temperature got close to or above 20 degrees in Saskatchewan, a blizzard is getting ready to move in that will pack freezing rain, […]
The next few hours won’t be the greatest weather-wise. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the southern half of the province as a fast moving clipper system crossing the prairies will bring gusty winds to southern Saskatchewan through Saturday. Increasing southerlies today will switch to strong northwesterly winds gusting 80 km/h tonight […]
The recent snow in Regina caught many drivers off-guard resulting in many collisions due to people not having winter tires. Bob Ripplinger, from Pro Certified Auto Service says work at his shop has been non-stop since the snow fell. He adds it’s super important to make sure your car has winter tires. “I feel it’s […]
With the first significant snowfall of the season arriving on Tuesday, it’s no surprise that 19 collisions were reported across Regina by police. RPS say only two of those collisions involved injuries while the remaining 17 were limited to vehicle and property damage. Tuesday morning’s commute saw many streets covered with a thin layer of […]
Environment Canada says parts of southwestern Saskatchewan could see up to 20cm’s of snow accumulation on Wednesday. Snowfall Warnings remain in effect for the Maple Creek, Shaunavon and Cypress Hills regions. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. If visibility is reduced […]
A provincial crops official says this week’s snowcover will benefit some late maturing crops in southeast Saskatchewan. The crop extension specialist in Weyburn, Sherri Roberts, says the snowcover will assist farmers who still have sunflowers to harvest. There have been several field fires during harvest this fall and Roberts says the snow will reduce the […]
Environment Canada is anticipating a spring storm to strike southern Saskatchewan. The weather agency says overnight rain will switch to a heavy snowfall, with at least five-10 cm expected, and even more in some areas. The impacted area includes Yorkton, Melville, Moosomin, Kipling, Oxbow, and Carlyle. Environment Canada sats snowfall warnings may be issued if […]
Some parts of Saskatchewan are going to get one last blast of winter A special weather statement has been issued as system moving through southern Saskatchewan on Friday is bringing rain showers with a few scattered thunderstorms. As this system progresses further south, the rain will transition to snow along its northern flank Friday evening […]
