Extreme cold warning issued for Saskatoon, other Sask communities

Source: Jason Warick, January 10, 2020 Several indoor locations available for Saskatoon residents to warm up Saskatoon and several other Saskatchewan communities are under an extreme cold warning, with wind chills exceeding -40C. According to Environment Canada, the warning extends west past the Battlefords to Lloydminster and Meadow Lake. There’s also an extreme cold warning in… Continue reading Extreme cold warning issued for Saskatoon, other Sask communities

Extreme Wind Chills for Kindersley and Area

Extreme Cold Warning Issued  Residents of Kindersley and area can expect shivering wind chill values today as winter tightens its grip across the province. With wind chill values of -40C in Kindersley this morning there is risk of frostbite to exposed skin in minutes. Please remember to dress warmly, if you dress in layers you… Continue reading Extreme Wind Chills for Kindersley and Area

Grab Your Parka, Cold Weather Is Here

Freezing Temperatures Expected for Kindersley and Area Falling temperatures in the area have ushered in a cold snap across the west central region. This morning began with a wind chill hovering around minus 30 degrees which might not change much throughout the day. According to Environment Canada, this morning will have a mix of sun… Continue reading Grab Your Parka, Cold Weather Is Here

Snow and Colder Weather on the Way

Winter Blast Expected It was a freezing start to the day this morning with wind chill of -28 as cold weather moves in across the province. Tonight we can expect gusty winds along with snow continuing into tomorrow. Wind chill tonight can bring risk of frostbite and visibility may be reduced by the blowing snow.… Continue reading Snow and Colder Weather on the Way

Sask. weather outlook: Deep freeze expected to return by Friday

Source: Christy Climenhaga, CBC News, January 6, 2020 Dry but mild weather was recorded for December in much of the province After a very warm start to 2020, the cooler weather is poised to make a comeback. Temperatures should fall to the minus 20s Monday night and remain at or below seasonal for the next… Continue reading Sask. weather outlook: Deep freeze expected to return by Friday

Bundle up: Much of Canada will deal with extreme cold this week

Source: Cillian O’Brian and Christy Sosmos, CTV News, December 11, 2019  TORONTO — A deep chill is setting in across a large part of Canada, with the wind chill making some parts of the country feel as cold as -50. In a phone interview with CTVNews.ca, Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist Gerald Cheng said… Continue reading Bundle up: Much of Canada will deal with extreme cold this week

Deep freeze, extreme cold to spread across much of Canada this week

Source: Global News, December 10, 2019  Much of Canada will be feeling a deep freeze as a cold front passes through this week, bringing temperatures as low as 15 degrees below normal. “As if often the case, the Canadian Prairies are dealing with the brunt of the cold this week,” Global News’ chief meteorologist Anthony… Continue reading Deep freeze, extreme cold to spread across much of Canada this week

Cold, stormy winter forecast across much of Canada

Source: Salmaan Farooqui, The Canadian Press, November 18, 2019  It’s going to be a long, cold and messy winter across much of Canada, according to the seasonal forecast released Monday by the Weather Network. November has already brought historically early snowfall in southern Ontario and power outages in the Prairies, setting what chief meteorologist Chris… Continue reading Cold, stormy winter forecast across much of Canada

Winter is coming: Storm watches, frost advisories issued for parts of Alberta

Source: Jeff Lawrence, CTV News, September 25, 2019  Environment Canada has issued winter storm watches for parts of southern Alberta and frost advisories in the north as icy weather moves in on the province. The frost advisories were issued Wednesday afternoon for the areas of Fort McMurray-Fort MacKay and the High Level region. Temperatures will likely drop below… Continue reading Winter is coming: Storm watches, frost advisories issued for parts of Alberta

Skipping autumn: Sharp change on the way for Sask. with potential weekend snow

Source: Christy Climenhaga, CBC News, September 24, 2019  Temperatures are expected to drop toward 0 this weekend, with risk of snow It’s official: at 1:50 AM CST, we hit our autumnal equinox, meaning astronomical fall has begun. Although Monday brought above seasonal temperatures to Saskatchewan, it looks like a change is on the way as… Continue reading Skipping autumn: Sharp change on the way for Sask. with potential weekend snow