UPDATE: Wind, snowfall warnings across Saskatchewan
Snowfall warnings remain in place for most of northern Saskatchewan, and has been been extended to some central regions.
Snowfall Warning
A snowfall warning is in place for most of northern Saskatchewan and some central regions..
A low pressure system is expected to develop over central Alberta later today and move into Manitoba by Tuesday evening.
Snow is expected to start Monday evening in the warned areas and snowfall amounts of 10 to 20 centimetres are possible in the north before ending Tuesday night.
Central regions – including Melfort, Tisdale and Hudson Bay – could get 10 to 15 centimetres of snow.
Reduced visibility is anticipated in exposed areas. Drivers are advised to use caution and check in with Saskatchewan Highway Hotline before heading out.
Northwest winds with gusts over 80 km/h are expected Tuesday morning and afternoon over southern Saskatchewan in the wake of the system.
UPDATE: Extreme cold warnings across parts of central and northern Saskatchewan have ended
Extreme Cold Warning
Environment Canada has ended an extreme cold warning for some central regions and the far northwestern corner of the province.
Extreme wind chills of -40 to -45 were expected Monday morning .
Frostbite can occur in under 10 minutes at these extreme values and people are being reminded to dress warmly and in layers, and to ensure the outer layer is wind resistant.
Emergency supplies, such as extra blankets and jumper cables should be kept in vehicles.
Anyone working outside should take regular breaks to warm up.
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Snowfall warning:
- Cree Lake – Key Lake
- Hudson Bay – Porcupine Plain (NEW)
- Île à la Crosse – Buffalo Narrows – Beauval
- La Loche – Clearwater River Prov. Park – Cluff Lake
- La Ronge – Prince Albert Nat. Park – Narrow Hills Prov. Park
- Melfort – Tisdale – Nipawin – Carrot River (NEW)
- Pelican Narrows – Cumberland House – Creighton
- Southend – Brabant Lake – Kinoosao
Extreme cold warning ended:
- Hudson Bay – Porcupine Plain
- Meadow Lake – Big River – Green Lake – Pierceland
- Melfort – Tisdale – Nipawin – Carrot River
- Prince Albert – Shellbrook – Spiritwood – Duck Lake
- Uranium City – Camsell Portage
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