Snow began falling in the tri-communities on the weekend, but much more is on the way. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

By Derek Cornet

incoming storm

Tri-community residents should cancel travel plans for Tuesday: Environment Canada

Nov 15, 2021 | 5:00 PM

Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Terri Lang is recommending tri-community residents to cancel any travel plans they may have Tuesday.

Environment Canada is forecasting a strong weather system to move through central Saskatchewan, including La Ronge, starting tonight. It will bring with it wet, heavy snow and high winds that will reduce visibility in exposed areas. Lang explained wind gusts could exceed 60 kilometres per hour.

“Tomorrow is the day that there should be no travel,” she said. “People should avoid travel if at all possible. Areas to the south, east and west will be receiving this heavy snow, so if people can delay their travel plans, I would recommend that they do so.”

The tri-communities are expected to receive up to 25 centimetres of snow, but Lang noted there could be higher amounts in pockets. The snow will begin to taper off Tuesday and should be gone for the most part on Wednesday.

“The wind will simmer down, the snow will stop,” she said. “It’s going to feel a lot colder though by days end. Temperatures are going to be rather on the cold side.”

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The temperatures in La Ronge reached -2 C Monday with an overnight low dipping to -3 C. It’s expected to be -3 C Tuesday during the day with a low of -9 C overnight. Wednesday will be colder with a forecast of -7 C during the day and -13 C at night.

With winter conditions now in the region, La Ronge Regional Fire Department chief Keaton Cloud is advising motorists to slow down and adjust their driving techniques. He advises the public to purchase winter tires and keep an emergency kits on hand with items such as blankets, hand warmers, tow straps, a folding shovel and whatever might be deemed necessary for conditions.

During the winter months, he mentioned common calls are for chimney fires and structure fires due to unattended heat sources. There also tends to be more motor vehicle collisions due to inclement weather and poor road conditions.

“Generally it is slower, however, the past two winters we’ve been just as busy as the summer months,” Cloud said. “Homeowners should ensure their chimney’s have been cleaned if they haven’t done so already. It’s also important to ensure the exhaust for furnaces kept clear of nests from animals making shelters for winter and, in the later months of winter, people should keep these exhaust vents free of ice and snow.”

If homeowners have a hydrant located in their yard, Cloud is also asking residents to assist municipal services by keeping them shovelled so it’s easy for firefighters to spot them.

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