A researcher at the University of Regina says climate change has had an impact on farming over the last 50 years in Saskatchewan. Professor Dave Sauchyn says climate change is difficult to detect in this province because of the extensive range of weather. But overall, he says the temperature is 5 degrees warmer in winter […]
There are ways you can try to alleviate the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder, but if it continues or gets worse, you need to make an appointment with your doctor. The executive director of the Saskatoon branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association says the winter months with less daylight, and the colder temperatures can […]
Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for the southern half of the province. The weather agency says light to moderate northwesterly winds combined with temperatures in the low minus twenties will produce windchill values of -40 or lower overnight into Saturday morning. Windchill values will moderate during the day on Saturday but will […]
Livestock face special needs with temperatures slipping below minus 30 across the province, and windchills reaching minus 45. Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association District 5 director Levi Hull farms near Willowbrook, just west of Yorkton. He says providing adequate shelter for the animals is crucial. He says portable windbreaks are a good option for producers when there […]
The cold weather is giving people some troubles getting out of the house. CAA Saskatchewan says it has received an influx of calls for tow trucks and battery boosts. CAA’s Christine Niemczyk said at this time, operators will not be able to give an estimated time of arrival, adding that first thing Wednesday morning it […]
The extreme cold warning continues for western Canada and most of Saskatchewan. Environment Canada says extreme cold wind chill values of -40 to -46 are being reported over most of southern and central Saskatchewan Wednesday morning. These extreme wind chill values will moderate somewhat during the day, but even colder wind chill values are expected the […]
Extreme cold warnings continue for parts of Saskatchewan. Environment Canada continues the warning for parts of west-central and northern Saskatchewan. The weather agency says wind chill values of minus 40 to 50 will continue through most of the week. Some brief moderation in wind chill may occur during the afternoon hours. Click here for updates.
Environment Canada continues its extreme cold warnings for west-central and northern Saskatchewan. The weather agency says a period of very cold wind chills is expected. Extreme wind chills colder than minus 40 will continue Friday morning. Wind chills will moderate late this morning, as temperatures warm. It says risks are greater for young children, older […]
Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for west-central parts of the province. This includes areas around Meadow Lake, Prince Albert and the Battlefords. The weather agency says an arctic ridge of high pressure sinks into the area overnight, bringing an overnight low near minus 30. Combined with even light winds of 10 km/h, […]
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for west-central Saskatchewan. The weather agency says a total of 10 to 15 cm is expected. It explain that a low pressure system is forecast to cross the prairies over the next few days, bringing snow with it. Snow will begin overnight tonight and last until Wednesday evening. By […]
