Orange Warning - Winter Storm

Hazardous winter conditions are expected due to: - Snow - Blowing snow - Wind

A significant, long duration snowfall event continues with total snowfall accumulations of 40 to 60 cm expected by Sunday morning.

Heavy snow will continue through the day and into tonight before gradually tapering off on Sunday.

In addition to the snowfall, strong northerly winds with gusts up to 70 km/h will continue until Sunday. These winds, combined with falling snow, will result in significantly reduced visibility at times in snow and blowing snow. Winds will gradually ease through the day Sunday.

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Travel will likely be very hazardous. Road closures are possible. Roofs are at an increased risk of collapse under the weight of snow.

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 social media using #SKStorm.