SOUTHERN SASKATCHEWAN - Update: Environment Canada has lifted the winter storm warning for southern Saskatchewan.
According to the advisory, issued Friday afternoon, heavy snow and blowing snow with low visibility were expected to begin Saturday morning near the Alberta border and move east throughout the weekend. Snowfall amounts of 20-40 centimetres are expected, with wind gusts of 60-70 kilometres per hour.
"A low-pressure system in Montana will bring heavy snow, beginning in the southwest section of Saskatchewan on Saturday morning," the advisory stated. "Along with heavy snow, gusty winds will create blowing snow and reduced visibility.
"This area of snow and blowing snow will move northeast and cover the remainder of the southern half of the province by Sunday morning. Snow and blowing snow will continue through Monday. Near-blizzard conditions are possible.
"Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow."
A special weather statement was issued Thursday afternoon due to the storm. It was shifted to a winter storm watch early Friday and then the warning Friday afternoon.
