Special Weather Statement In Effect

A significant fall storm will impact northern Saskatchewan beginning on Friday and will persist through Saturday and Saturday night.

The precipitation with this storm will begin as rain before transitioning over to heavy, wet snow.

For Cree Lake, Wollaston Lake, and Reindeer Lake - Snowfall accumulations of 20 to 40 cm, with locally higher amounts, are possible. There remains uncertainty as to where the heaviest snow will fall. Strong winds are also possible, with the strongest winds near the Manitoba border on Saturday. Wind gusts could reach 80 km/h here, and local blowing snow is also possible.

For Buffalo Narrows, La Ronge, La Loche and Creighton - More of the precipitation will fall as rain before changing to snow. A period of strong winds, with gusts to 80 km/h, are expected Friday night and early Saturday morning, and strong winds could continue near the Manitoba border Saturday.

Conditions will improve Saturday night and Sunday.

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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 social media using #SKStorm.