REGINA - Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement that blankets southern Saskatchewan, including Regina, Moose Jaw, Estevan, Weyburn, Carlyle, Assiniboia and other areas.
The statement, issued Friday at 12:25 p.m., says the first snowfall of the season is expected for areas in southern Saskatchewan.
"Precipitation will begin in parts of southern Saskatchewan Saturday morning, initially as rain, but will progressively change to wet snow from west to east over the course of the weekend. The switch from rain to snow will be gradual, and will begin in southwest Saskatchewan Saturday night," the advisory states.
Snowfall totals at this time remain uncertain due to melting and compaction of wet snow. In general, Environment Canada says people should expect two to 10 centimetres of snow to fall by the end of the day on Sunday with higher amounts through south-central Saskatchewan and the Cypress Hills. Strong, gusty winds will also form in the wake of this system as it moves east into Manitoba on Sunday.
Some regions have been receiving rain Friday.
Environment Canada said impacts from this system will include:
- Reduced visibility when travelling on highways due to heavy falling snow; and
- Heavy, wet snow accumulating on trees with foliage. When combined with strong gusty winds, it could damage ground utility infrastructure.
SASKTODAY.ca will have more details as they become available.
