Snowfall totalling 25-35 cm forecast for much of Saskatchewan

ECCC upgraded its winter storm warning for Saskatchewan on Monday, Feb. 16. yellow and orange weather alerts are now in effect for much of central Saskatchewan. (Source: https://weather.gc.ca/)

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has provided an update as a serious winter storm makes its way towards Saskatchewan from the west.

According to the weather service, a low-pressure system will produce an area of heavy snow stretching from Prince Albert in the north to Estevan in the southeast.

Heavy snowfall with totals from 25 to 35 centimetres are expected by Thursday morning. The snow is expected to taper off through the night on Wednesday.

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Travel will “likely be hazardous” as the snow begins to fall. Issues with visibility are expected and road closures along with utility outages are likely.

“Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Non-essential travel should be avoided,” the alert for Regina read.

A blowing snow advisory is also active for much of the storm area. According to the advisory, falling snow combined with gusts up to 70 km/h will reduce visibility beginning overnight Monday.

Winds are expected to settle by Tuesday evening.

Much of southern and central Saskatchewan was included in Monday’s alert updates – with the notable exception being the southwest corner including Swift Current, Maple Creek, Shaunavon and Leader.

Up to date weather alerts can be found on ECCC’s website.