Update: The special weather statement has been lifted. Snowfall and freezing rain warnings have been issued for parts of Saskatchewan.
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SASKATCHEWAN — Winter apparently has at least one more blast remaining for much of Saskatchewan.
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement early April 15 for much of southern and central Saskatchewan, including the cities of Regina, Saskatoon and Moose Jaw, and communities in more than 100 RMs. The statement contined into April 16 for many areas, including Saskatoon, before being lifted. It was replaced by a snowfall warning for Regina, Moose Jaw and other communities, and a freezing rain warning in the southeast. The latter has been lifted.
"Although many locations through southern Saskatchewan experienced pleasant spring weather on Wednesday [April 15] with highs in the low to mid teens, beginning overnight, the weather will see a stark shift with a wintry mix impulse passing through," Environment Canada said.
"Generally, when the precipitation begins overnight, it will be snow for most portions of southern Saskatchewan, however in some places, it may fall as rain before transitioning to snow. The snowfall amounts may vary considerably as there is a high amount of uncertainty as to where the heaviest bands of snowfall will occur. Amounts in the forecast may increase as this system develops."
From the Canada-U.S. border to Highway 1, there is a risk of freezing rain in the overnight period before the precipitation turns to snow in the morning.
For updates on highway conditions, check the Highway Hotline.
SaskToday will have updates as they become available.
