UPDATE: All advisories mentioned in this story have ended
Environment Canada expects a major winter storm to hit parts of southeastern Saskatchewan.
A winter storm warning has been issued in southeastern parts of the province as significant snowfall, heavy at times, and blowing snow are expected to begin Monday morning and continue through Wednesday.
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Total amounts of 15 to 30 centimetres are possible, with the highest amounts most likely over the Parkland region.
While some uncertainty remains on the exact timing of the heaviest snow, Environment Canada officials said there is potential for sustained blizzard conditions over parts of the area.
The snow should gradually ease Wednesday night before cold arctic air sweeps in with lows below -20 degrees Celsius expected by the end of the week.
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Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility. The federal agency is asking motorists to consider postponing non-essential travel and prepare for deteriorating road conditions.
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Winter storm warning ENDED for:
- Carlyle – Oxbow – Carnduff – Bienfait – Stoughton
- Assiniboia – Gravelbourg – Coronach
- Estevan – Weyburn – Radville – Milestone
- Fort Qu’Appelle – Indian Head – Lumsden – Pilot Butte
- Moosomin – Grenfell – Kipling – Wawota
Blowing snow advisory ENDED for:
- Shaunavon – Maple Creek – Val Marie – Cypress Hills
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