Source: Barb Glen, Producer.com, January 10, 2019 The wind warning sign along Highway 3 in southern Alberta, west of Lundbreck, read 181 km-h when it blew down. The locals, accustomed to strong winds typical of the region, appreciated the irony. The few semi-trailer drivers and people pulling holiday trailers, who took their chances along that… Continue reading Alberta wind challenges drivers
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Kindersley Peavy Mart New Location Opening This Fall
Peavey Mart has been in the community since 1968 Yesterday on their Facebook Page, Peavy Mart announced that they will be opening a new location in Kindersley. The new location will be opening in the Fall of 2018. No official announcement has been made for the location of the new Peavy Mart. Where do you… Continue reading Kindersley Peavy Mart New Location Opening This Fall
High Winds Cause Damage in Elrose
Multiple Trees Were Taken Down by the Wind A severe thunderstorm with high winds blew through the community of Elrose last night. The winds were so fierce, some believe it was plow winds or possibly a tornado. But whatever the storm was it did its fair share of damage throughout the community. The high… Continue reading High Winds Cause Damage in Elrose
Wind Warning for Kindersley and Area
Wind warning in effect for: R.M. of Kindersley including Kindersley Brock and Flaxcombe, R.M. of Chesterfield including Eatonia and Mantario, R.M. of Oakdale including Coleville, R.M. of Progress including Kerrobert and Luseland, R.M. of Snipe Lake including Eston and Plato etc. Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for Kindersley and area with regards to strong winds with potential of… Continue reading Wind Warning for Kindersley and Area
Saskatoon Weather Outlook: Strong Wind, Rain & Thunderstorm Risk
Source: Peter Quinlan, Global News, April 20, 2018 Showers and even the risk of a thunderstorm are possible late Saturday across central Saskatchewan. Mostly cloudy skies will roll back in on Saturday to start off the weekend as a system pushes in that’ll bring in some rain with the risk of a thunderstorm late in the… Continue reading Saskatoon Weather Outlook: Strong Wind, Rain & Thunderstorm Risk
Winter Storm with Heavy Snow, Strong Wind
Source: Peter Quinlan, Global News, March 22, 2018 Winter storm rolls in with heavy snow, strong wind and treacherous travel conditions. Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch for the Kindersley, Rosetown and Biggar areas as well as into extreme southern Saskatchewan for a system bringing a wintry mix Thursday night and Friday. Snow, possibly mixed… Continue reading Winter Storm with Heavy Snow, Strong Wind
Saskatoon weather outlook: -40 wind chills hit, roller-coaster week ahead
-40 wind chills move out, but hang on tight – a roller-coaster week is on the way! On Monday night the arctic high that brought in the extreme cold slides southeast and allows a few clouds to move in as we cool back toward the -20s overnight. A massive warm up is on the way… Continue reading Saskatoon weather outlook: -40 wind chills hit, roller-coaster week ahead
UPDATE: Wind Warning Ended for Kindersley and Area
UPDATE – 11:00AM, January 30 Wind warning has ended. The highest wind speed was clocked at 74 km/hr. Wind gusts are expected to diminish to 20 km/hr this afternoon. – – 4:31AM, January 30 Wind warning in effect for: R.M. of Kindersley including Kindersley Brock and Flaxcombe, R.M. of Chesterfield including Eatonia and Mantario, R.M. of Oakdale including… Continue reading UPDATE: Wind Warning Ended for Kindersley and Area
Snowfall, wind warnings for much of Saskatchewan Tuesday
Source: CBC News, January 30, 2018 Travel not recommended for Meadow Lake, La Ronge Tuesday morning Severe wind gusts and heavy snow could create treacherous conditions on roads across the province on Tuesday. A wide band of Saskatchewan is expected to receive extreme wind gusts of 80 to 90 km/h today, from La Ronge down… Continue reading Snowfall, wind warnings for much of Saskatchewan Tuesday
UPDATE: Wind Warning Ended for Kindersley and Area
UPDATE – 10:24AM – Wind Warning for 90 km/h winds ENDED. Weather will still be gusty as west winds of 30 km/hr will still be gusting to 50 km/hr this afternoon. – Monday, November 27, 8:00AM – Wind warning in effect for R.M. of Kindersley, including Kindersley Brock and Flaxcombe, R.M. of Oakdale including Coleville, R.M. of Progress… Continue reading UPDATE: Wind Warning Ended for Kindersley and Area