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Latest Weather News - Saskatoon

• Saskatchewan lifts provincial fire ban following cooler, rainy weather

  The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has lifted the provincial fire ban after much needed rain and cooler temperatures swept across the Prairies.

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  May 24
• University of Regina welcomes evacuees from northern Sask. communities

  More than 500 evacuees will be making the Kisik Tower at the University of Regina their home away from home until it is deemed safe to return to their communities.

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  May 18
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• Wildfire smoke covers the Prairie skies in Saskatchewan

  Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement and said a cold front moving southwards through southern Sask. is concentrating forest fire smoke from wildfires.

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  May 17
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• Wildfires raging through Western Canada as hot, dry weather persists

  Hot and dry conditions are expected to continue as wildfires throughout Western Canada have forced thousands of evacuations and air quality warnings due to smoke.

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  May 16
• Saskatchewan communities rally around Winnipeg music students after bus crash

  The three buses left Edmonton when road conditions weren’t too bad, but that evening however, things changed dramatically as wind and snow caused havoc on Saskatchewan highways.

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  Apr 20
• Sask. storm leaves RCMP responding to calls across province

  One collision included a semi that was rearended by a charter bus on the eastbound lanes of Highway 1 near Sintaluta, Sask.

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  Apr 20
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  How a new ‘nature economy’ is transforming the fight for B.C.’s ancient forests

  Some communities in Canada are embracing a 'nature economy.' It's the idea of protecting nature as a way of generating economic development.

  Environment

  Apr 20
• Spring snowfall in Saskatchewan leads to collisions across the province

  There are some travel recommended advisories in the southern parts of the province where snowy and windy conditions are making the highways icy with little to zero visibility.

  Weather

  Apr 19
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• Southeastern Saskatchewan bracing for ‘heavy’ April snowfall over the next few days

  Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for parts of southern Saskatchewan from Regina to Estevan where they can see anywhere from 10 to 40 cm of snow.

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  Apr 18
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• Prairie farmers hope for ‘normal’ season after volatile couple of years

  Last year, inflationary pressures led to dramatic spikes in the cost of everything, leading some in the industry to dub 2022 as the most expensive crop year in history.

  Canada

  Apr 18
• Pelicans return to Saskatoon, just in time for spring snowfall to hit

  The pelicans are back in Saskatoon, ready to spend their summer fishing and enjoying the warm weather. The snow about to hit Saskatoon will not spoil the fun.

  Weather

  Apr 17
• ‘Have your winter gear ready’: Snowstorm coming to Saskatchewan

  Travel conditions around the province are expected to be poor with a system of rain, snow and high winds sweeping across the province this week.

  Weather

  Apr 17
• Part of Saskatchewan sees snow for first weekend in April

  It's snow joke that the month kicked off with snow instead of April showers in the southern part of Saskatchewan.

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  Apr 3
• WHL, SJHL games cancelled due to Sask. storm

  Both the WHL and the SJHL have postponed games Saturday after a storm continues to blow through southern Saskatchewan.

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  Mar 11
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• South Saskatchewan braces for winter blizzard over next 2 days

  South Saskatchewan is bracing for a blizzard. Environment Canada says around 20 centimetres of snow is expected to fall starting Friday evening and continuing into Saturday.

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  Mar 10
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• Southern Saskatchewan set to receive 20 cm of snow over next 2 days: Environment Canada

  Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the southern half of the province, and residents can expect to see around 20 centimetres of snow on Friday into Saturday.

  Canada

  Mar 9
• La Niña’s kept things cooler this winter. But what happens when that cooling effect vanishes?

  La Niña, a weather pattern associated with cooling, is weakening. Climate experts are predicting a blast of heat this year and even more so in 2024, fueling global warming.

  Weather

  Mar 9
• Saskatoon homeowners should watch plumbing red flags during extreme cold periods: restoration expert

  Property restoration expert Jim Mandeville from First Onsite spoke on Thursday about telltale signs homeowners should be keeping an eye out for during periods of extreme cold weather. Mandeville said slow-running, or non-running faucets are sure signs a home’s plumbing will experience serious damage.

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  Feb 23
• Restoration company warns Sask. homeowners of extreme weather damage

  A senior VP with First Onsite Property Restoration noted that people going on vacation should have someone checking in on their home or building every few days.

  Weather

  Feb 23
• Extreme cold warning issued for most of Saskatchewan

  Natalie Hasell of Environment Canada said Saskatchewan is under the influence of a ridge of high pressure, which is bringing cold, arctic air south.

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  Feb 22
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• Saskatoon activates cold weather response amidst freezing temperatures

  The Emergency Wellness Centre and Prairie Harm Reduction are the only locations open overnight.

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  Jan 30
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• ‘Siberian express’ on its way to Saskatchewan, bringing -30 windchills

  The end of the week will bring a cold snap with windchill temperatures below minus thirty and overnight lows of mid minus twenties. 

  Weather

  Jan 25
• Rime frost: A closer look at Saskatchewan’s winter wonderland

  Rime frost, a type of frost that only occurs under warm, foggy conditions, has been seen sparkling on trees, powerlines and fences.

  Environment

  Jan 18
• The perfect solution to fight a gloomy Blue Monday? Stay active, experts say

  One expert emphasized that 15 minutes of exercise a day is sufficient for being healthy and keeping the blues away.

  Weather

  Jan 16