(CKOM News Staff)

By CKOM News

Snow still in the forecast for areas of Saskatchewan

May 19, 2021 | 1:28 PM

Some areas of Saskatchewan can expect winter-like weather Wednesday.

Environment Canada has winter storm, snowfall and freezing rain warnings in place for northern regions, which the weather service said can expect to get up to 40 centimetres of snow.

The snow is expected to taper off Wednesday as the storm moves into Manitoba.

In the southwest, a special weather statement has been issued advising residents of some potentially nasty weather Thursday.

“A cool, northerly flow will cause temperatures to drop rapidly Wednesday night,” the statement said. “Precipitation will start as rain overnight on Wednesday, but as temperatures drop to just below zero by Thursday morning, the rain will transition to wet snow.”

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While some of that snow may melt as it hits the ground, Environment Canada said it could be coming down “quite heavy” on Thursday, which would result in accumulation.

“Current guidance on how much snow will accumulate on the ground is highly variable, but the Cypress Hills may see in excess of 10 cm accumulation,” the statement added.

“There is also a risk of freezing rain Thursday afternoon and overnight, specifically from Shaunavon to Swift Current and eastward.”

Meanwhile, a special weather statement regarding air quality in the Prince Albert area remains in place. Smoke from the wildfire in that area is causing visibility issues and could cause health concerns.

More information is available on the Environment Canada alerts page.