A snowstorm that could bring up to a foot of snow is heading towards Saskatchewan (650 CKOM file photo)

By CKOM News

Snow is coming

‘A very active weekend:’ Major snowstorm on its way to Saskatchewan

Mar 2, 2024 | 8:48 AM

It was the calm before the storm in Saskatchewan on Friday as another big winter storm system made its way toward the province.

Environment Canada has predicted that close to a foot of snow could fall over the weekend. Winter storm warnings were issued Friday afternoon for the southern part of the province.

“We’ve got a very active weekend on tap for residents of central and southern Saskatchewan …,” Environment Canada meteorologist Brian Proctor said Friday. “It’s going to produce some fairly significant amounts of snow and blowing snow and winds across much of the grainbelt as we move through Saturday into Sunday.

“The areas further to the south will likely see more snow fall, (and it will be) a little bit more of a wet snow than some of the drier snow that we’ll see up in the northern grainbelt.

“In general terms, we’re looking for much of the province to see significant snowfall through the weekend.”

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Proctor said the southern part of the province could also experience some freezing rain.

The storm could bring blizzard like conditions to the Battlefords, while the Prince Albert area could see up to 20 cm of snow.

According to Environment Canada, snow is expected to fall on Saturday afternoon in Prince Albert and the Battlefords. in Saskatoon.

Proctor said southern Saskatchewan is expected to be hit harder than central Saskatchewan.

“(The storm) will hit harder in Regina,” said Proctor. “Anyone who’s going down to the Brier (in Regina) and wants to watch some curling, it’s probably best to get on the road as early as possible. (Friday) evening would be a better time to be travelling as opposed to (Saturday).”

“At this point in time, I think probably 10 to 20 (cm), maybe locally 25, is probably a better estimate,” said Proctor. “We’re going to see a lot of snow blowing around in the Saskatoon area.”

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