Another winter storm to hit Saskatchewan and southern Manitoba

It will be a stormy weekend across southern Saskatchewan and southern Manitoba.

Saskatchewan

A low pressure system currently over Montana will bring heavy snow and strong winds to southern areas of Saskatchewan from Saturday morning through Monday night. Snowfall amounts of 25 to 35 cm are possible combined with wind gusts from 60 to 70 km/h.

The snow combined with strong winds will result in blowing snow and reduced visibility.

Areas from Meadow Lake southeast to Yorkton will also see snow, however amounts of 10 to 20 cm are expected. Winds will also gust to 60 km/h. Snow will begin on Saturday night and continue through Monday.

Manitoba

Across southern Manitoba, snow, rain, freezing rain, and gusty winds are expected.

Snow will begin on Saturday evening. On Saturday night, snow may change to freezing rain and rain in southeast parts of the province.

Where the precipitation remains snow, accumulations of 20 to 30 cm could occur.

Strong winds with gusts up to 80 km/h Saturday night and Sunday will give low visibility in blowing snow.

Conditions will improve on Monday.