A wintry blast is forecast to hit many parts of Saskatchewan on Christmas Eve and remain through Christmas Day as an Alberta clipper moves into the province.
A blast of wintry weather is forecast to hit many parts of Saskatchewan on Christmas Eve and remain through Christmas Day as an Alberta clipper moves into the province.
Snowfall warnings were issued with total amounts of 10 to 15 cm expected Saturday night into Christmas Day in Saskatoon, Lloydminster, Martensville, Warman, Rosthern, Delisle, Wakaw, Meadow Lake, Big River, Green Lake, Pierceland, The Battlefords, Unity, Maidstone and St. Walburg.
The City of Saskatoon said in a news release that crews would prioritize grading the driving lanes along Circle Drive and the busiest freeway and arterial streets during the storm.
Sanders will be spreading de-icing materials on Circle Drive, freeways, high traffic streets, bridge decks and intersections.
Environment and Climate Change Canada said regions between Meadow Lake to the southeast corner of the province could see 10 to 15 cm of snow by the end of Christmas Day as the snow moves eastward out of the region.
The southwest corner of the province was forecast to get mixed precipitation, strong winds, ice pellets and freezing rain before it changes to light snow by Sunday morning.
Southerly winds Saturday will shift to strong northwesterly by Sunday morning, with gusts up to 70-80 kmh and possibly higher near the Cypress Hills.
Falling snow combined the strong winds may result in blowing snow until the system leaves on Sunday evening.
No warnings were issued for Regina, which is forecast to receive blowing snow with 5 to 10 cm Saturday night and 5 cm on Sunday.
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