(Kenneth Cheung/ battlefordsNOW staff)

By Kenneth Cheung

BLOWING SNOW

Blowing snow and extreme cold expected across Saskatchewan

Jan 31, 2025 | 11:58 AM

A blowing snow advisory is in effect for much of northwest Saskatchewan, including the Battlefords region, as an Alberta Clipper system moves through the province to end the mild weather.

Environment Canada meteorologist Danielle Desjardins said the system is expected to bring strong winds and snowfall, reducing visibility and making travel hazardous.

The Alberta Clipper is a swiftly moving winter weather system that typically brings snow, strong winds, and frigid temperatures to parts of the Prairies and central provinces of Canada,

She noted that winds will increase to 40 kilometres per hour with gusts up to 60 kilometres per hour, combining with fresh snowfall to create blowing and drifting snow.

The Battlefords could see over 10 centimetres of snow, though Desjardins said that accumulations would be difficult to measure due to high wind chills.

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The system is expected to move out of the province by this Sunday, followed by a surge of Arctic air that will drop temperatures significantly.

“Daytime highs will fall into – 20°C, with overnight lows potentially dipping below -30°C,” she noted.

The advisory-affected areas included Lloydminster, Kindersley, Swift Current, Wynyard, Assinaboia, Fort Qu’Appelle, Coronach, Estevan, Weyburn, and Moosomin.

The snow and wind will spread southeast through the rest of the day. Conditions will begin to improve on tonight in the west and midday tomorrow in eastern areas.

She pointed out that places further north, like Prince Albert and La Ronge, are expected to see lighter snowfall and winds.

“Basically, the further north you go, the less the system is going to impact those regions.”

While the Alberta Clipper system is common in the region, recent temperature swings have made weather conditions more unpredictable.

As some might wonder if global warming plays a role in this daunting temperature drop, she said it is hard to say, but it is still a typical weather pattern.

“Whether they are due to climate change or not, because we have these systems tracked across the prairies quite frequently over the winter, we are seeing these extreme temperature swings, so it is hard to say,” Desjardins noted.

She also reminded residents to avoid travel if possible, as road conditions will be slippery with reduced visibility pointing out that those who must travel should carry an emergency kit and allow extra time for their journey as the weather conditions change vary.

For the latest updates on weather conditions and advisories, she encouraged people to check Environment Canada, and for road conditions, check Highway Hotline.

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Kenneth.Cheung@pattisonmedia.com