A motorist stops to clear the windshield wipers during the snowstorm on Nov. 8, 2020.

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Something wicked

Travel advisories pop up in Saskatchewan as winter storm moves in

Nov 16, 2021 | 9:42 AM

A winter storm made its mark in Saskatchewan early Tuesday with a smattering of travel advisories due to a mix of strong winds, freezing rain and snow.

According to Environment Canada, it’s only a small taste of what’s to come for most of the province.

Winter storm warnings are in effect for central and northern Saskatchewan, while wind warnings cover the southern half of the province.

“The next 24 hours won’t be very pleasant,” said Environment Canada meteorologist Robin Dyck. “There’s enough winter weather to keep us on our toes.”

The heaviest snowfall is expected to fall north of Saskatoon in a line from Meadow Lake to Pelican Narrows. That area could see 20 to 30 centimetres of snow.

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The Saskatoon area will see five to 10 centimetres, with smaller amounts expected for southern Saskatchewan.

According to Dyck, the wind will gradually pick up through the morning in the Saskatoon area.

“We’re expecting 40 kilometres per hour gusting to 60 kilometres per hour and that could increase to 80 kilometres per hour later this afternoon,” Dyck said. “As we get into those northwest winds, temperatures will begin to drop and of course with the strong winds, windchill will be an issue.”

While the southern half of the province won’t have to contend with as much snow, winds will be much stronger.

Swift Current recorded a wind gust of 113 km/h at 6 a.m.

Dyck said peak wind gusts elsewhere will hit between noon and 3 p.m. on Tuesday.

“Areas surrounding and including Leader, Moose Jaw, Assiniboia and Regina will see wind gusts of possibly 100 kilometres per hour during that same time period,” Dyck said. “With those strong winds, make sure you don’t have anything outside, loose objects.”

Along with the winds, snow will begin to spread into southern Saskatchewan this afternoon, reducing visibilities at times.

Regina is forecast to receive about two centimetres on Tuesday, and two to four centimetres overnight before the system eases up on Wednesday.

Travel advisories from the Highway Hotline asked drivers to postpone non-essential travel until the storm passes.