Current Conditions - La Ronge, SK

Chief Russ Austin said a lot is taken into consideration when the Warman Fire Department asks to have a fire ban implemented.

Saskatchewan RCMP was busy Monday night and into the morning dealing with several collisions on roads and highways due to extreme winter conditions.

Environment Canada says starting Saturday evening there will be a return to winter-like conditions in southern Saskatchewan.

The winter storm pushed into western Saskatchewan early Monday and by noon had reached central regions of the province.

Environment Canada says the cause for the warnings is a strong low-pressure system and cold front tracking eastwards across the Prairies.

The Watrous Kinsmen club is raising money for its endeavours while waiting for a Ford Mustang to break through the ice.

Enhanced thunderstorm risk tomorrow, but will the weekend be nice to head outdoors? Dry April, Wetter May Saskatoon has kicked the dry spell we sat in through the month of April when we only saw 3 millimetres of precipitation in a month when we normally see 15.5 millimetres. Throughout April we also saw temperatures an average…

We’re warming back up for the first weekend of June! Rainfall Warning A rainfall warning remains in place for another 10 to 20 millimetres of rain in southeast Saskatchewan including the Estevan, Weyburn, Moosomin and Carlyle areas. As of this morning, 62 millimetres of rain had fallen in Maryfield, 37 millimetres in Carnduff, 32 millimetres…

June starts on a warm note – find out when we could see some more 30 degree days! Funnel Cloud Potential There is a good atmospheric setup for possible funnel clouds today between Saskatoon and Regina as well as areas further east. A weather advisory for conditions favourable for funnel cloud development today has been…

Get ready for a soaking of rain later tomorrow! Severe Thunderstorm Watch A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Lloydminster and other parts of western Alberta for conditions favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that could produce heavy rain. Hail is also possible with these thunderstorms that are possible this afternoon through the…

Spotty showers and a chance of thunderstorms right into the weekend. Special Air Quality Statement A special air quality statement remains in place for the La Loche and Key Lake areas for smoke from wildfires near Fort McMurray is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. Environment Canada says winds from the northeast are transporting…