Saskatoon and Regina prepare for severe weather

Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting significant snowfall and fierce winds for Saskatoon and Regina starting Tuesday.

Most of the province is bracing for severe winter-like conditions. Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting a significant snowfall and fierce winds for Saskatoon and Regina starting Tuesday.

Environment Canada stated a winter storm warning is now issued for Saskatoon and area.

“A winter storm that brought heavy snow and freezing rain last night, continues today. A low pressure system moving into the Region will bring heavy snow to parts of Central Saskatchewan today and tonight,” according to Environment Canada.

“A break from the heaviest snow is expected today before the next band of heavy snow moves in this afternoon and into tonight.”

Environment Canada states the snow band will produce 15 to 30 cm of snow, with higher amounts possible by Tuesday evening.

This afternoon, winds will strengthen, gusting between 60 and 90 km/h reducing visibility in blowing snow.

Saskatoon is expected to see reduced visibility in blowing snow with near 90 km/h wind gusts likely. Snow will end by early Wednesday.

“Fortunately, we are not staring down a storm like we experienced last year,” said Goran Saric, Director of Roadways, Fleet and Support with the city of Saskatoon, in a press release. “However, there will still be lots of snow and strong winds which will create challenging driving conditions on Tuesday and into Wednesday.”