Winter returns with snow and deteriorating road conditions before cooler air slides back in.
Special Weather Statement Ended
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for Saskatoon and across central and southeast Saskatchewan on Wednesday for an Alberta Clipper will bring a swath of approximately five centimetres of snow to the area.
Highest accumulations were along Highway 16 over western and southeastern Saskatchewan with snow tapering off over western regions in the afternoon and over eastern regions Wednesday evening.
Road conditions were hazardous due to falling and accumulating snow, so the agency said if you were travelling, to take your time if conditions deteriorate.
Saskatoon Forecast
Wednesday
Snow picked up in Saskatoon around 6 a.m. in the morning with temperatures sitting around -5 degrees and wind chills into minus double digits to start the day.
The heavy, wet snow created hazardous road conditions in the city with Saskatoon police reminding motorists to give themselves extra time and reduce speeds as road conditions deteriorate.
Snow continue into the evening with up to five centimetres falling as we climbed up to an afternoon high just shy of the freezing mark.
Thursday
-20 is around what it’ll feel like Thursday morning with wind chill as you head out with some sunny breaks possible to start before clouds roll back in during the day.
Winds will be a touch breezy during the day from the east-northeast as an arctic high pushes in the cool air from the north, which is expected to keep our afternoon high a few degrees shy of the freezing mark.
Friday
A bit of sunshine is possible again early Friday before another round of clouds rolls in as we aim to make it up to an afternoon high around the freezing mark.
Weekend Outlook
Clouds will stick around for much of the day Saturday before some sunshine returns early Sunday before another wave swings in to round off the weekend with daytime highs springing up a few degrees above freezing.
The April 11 Your Saskatchewan photo was taken by Jodi Mercredi in Uranium City:
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