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Extreme cold warnings continue for most of Saskatchewan

Extreme cold warnings continue for most of Saskatchewan

Jan 19, 2025 | 3:57pm
Update (Jan. 19, 8:40 a.m.) On January 19, most of Canada woke up to extreme cold warnings as frigid air swept across the country. Sunday morning, most of Saskatchewan was blanketed by severe conditions, with temperatures hovering around -30°C and wind chills approaching -40°C. Overnight and early morning wind chill values near -45°C will continue through the weekend. […]
November started warm and dry, ended cold and snowy

November started warm and dry, ended cold and snowy

Dec 4, 2024 | 6:34pm
The weather in November was a tale of two different climates. While temperatures for most weather stations in the province were at or close to their monthly average, except for Key Lake and La Ronge where they were two degrees warmer than normal, they should be taken with a grain of salt, says Environment Canada […]
Snowfall Warning Ends for Regina and area.  Still in effect in Central, and East Central Sask.

Snowfall Warning Ends for Regina and area. Still in effect in Central, and East Central Sask.

Nov 24, 2024 | 11:05am
CKRM FORECAST From:             Precision Weather Service Meteorologist Phil Spevak Date:              Sunday, November 24, 2024                   11:30 am Weather Forecast Temperature Chance Precip **Snowfall Warning Ended** Light snow – additional 2-3cm   Wind: W/NW 15-30 km/h Steady near -10° or slowly falling 90% Tonight Cloudy – flurries with little to no accumulation   Wind: NW 15-30 km/h […]
Snowfall Warnings Abound Around Saskatchewan

Snowfall Warnings Abound Around Saskatchewan

Nov 24, 2024 | 7:52am
It may have drivers gripping the steering wheel a little tighter, but producers will love this built in moisture for the spring. Snowfall warnings are up all across Saskatchewan from just south of the Trans-Canada Highway Corridor, to well north of Saskatoon and Prince Albert. Regina is expecting to get another four centimetres of snow […]
Déjà Vu: The Return of the Heat to western Canada

Déjà Vu: The Return of the Heat to western Canada

Jul 18, 2024 | 6:13am
It was a short lived reprieve from soaring temperatures as now much of western Canada finds themselves yet again at the mercy of the heat across the prairies. Alberta and Saskatchewan are bracing for an extended heat wave, with temperatures moving to daytime highs of 35°C and overnight lows between 12°C and 20°C. Environment and […]
Prolonged Heat Warning Issued for swath of Saskatchewan: Tips for Staying Safe

Prolonged Heat Warning Issued for swath of Saskatchewan: Tips for Staying Safe

Jul 17, 2024 | 7:23am
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for much of the province, starting this morning. The warning stretches from north to south moving as far east as Gravelbourg and tracking as far south as Saskatoon, avoiding the south east corner of the province. Daytime high temperatures will be reaching 32°C, coupled with […]
Be Cool. “Heat Warnings” Cover All of Saskatchewan

Be Cool. “Heat Warnings” Cover All of Saskatchewan

Jul 10, 2024 | 8:52am
After a pretty much wet spring and early summer, the heat is being dialed up. The entire province of Saskatchewan is blanketed in a “Heat Warning” issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada. The warnings are issued when daytime highs exceed 32 degrees, and lows don’t drop below 16 degrees. Temperatures in Regina will be […]
Western Canada heat wave  stretching into Saskatchewan, then Manitoba

Western Canada heat wave stretching into Saskatchewan, then Manitoba

Jul 9, 2024 | 8:47am
A blistering heat wave is moving across Western Canada, pushing record temperatures and the threat of wildfires into Saskatchewan today. Environment Canada meteorologist Jennifer Smith says a ridge of high pressure from Northern California crept into British Columbia on the weekend before invading the Northwest Territories and Alberta on Monday. She says the heat will travel into […]
Temperatures over 30 degrees expected in most of Saskatchewan, and Alberta

Temperatures over 30 degrees expected in most of Saskatchewan, and Alberta

Jul 8, 2024 | 1:46pm
Heat warnings have been issued throughout Alberta and much of central and northern Saskatchewan. Environment Canada says the two Prairie provinces will experience temperatures of at least 30 degrees, with some parts of Alberta forecast to reach about 35 degrees by Wednesday. Among the major centres that will be affected by the extreme heat include Edmonton, […]
Air Quality Advisory Issued Because of Smoke

Air Quality Advisory Issued Because of Smoke

Jul 7, 2024 | 8:06pm
A special air quality statement is now in effect for southeast Saskatchewan. According to the advisory, issued just before 7:30 p.m., smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. The advisory includes the Estevan, Weyburn, Carlyle, Regina, Yorkton and Moosomin areas, among others, and it extends to much of the province.  Environment […]

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