Marsden, Saskatchewan, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

A major late season storm is poised to impact Saskatchewan beginning Wednesday and lasting into the weekend.

Precipitation will initially start as rain on Wednesday for portions of western and southern Saskatchewan before transitioning to snow overnight into Thursday morning.  There will be a risk of thunderstorms, especially over southern regions on Wednesday evening.

This will be a prolonged snowfall event, with snow lasting into Saturday.  Total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm are possible.  Snowfall warnings may be required as confidence increases closer to the event.

There will also be a risk of freezing rain on Wednesday night into THursday, particularly over east-central regions.

Strong northerly winds will give reduced visibilities in falling snow.

Cooler, below seasonal weather is forecast in the wake of this system into next week.

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Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to SKstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #SKStorm.

Heavy rainfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 mm is expected. 

Rain will begin overnight on Tuesday and change over to snow Wednesday evening. With the ground still frozen over most of the area, localized flooding is more likely to occur as the ground has a reduced ability to absorb falling rain. 

Snow is then expected to persist over this area until Saturday afternoon with total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 20 cm likely. Additional snowfall warnings may be issued at a later date.

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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to SKstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #SKStorm.