Local farmers remain cool despite late melt
Farmers in central and northeastern Saskatchewan may have a bone to pick with Old Man Winter as they face the real possibility of late seeding.
Some areas north and east of Prince Albert still have over two feet of snow on the ground, though Bob Reid, who farms in the Smeaton area, said conditions might not be as bad as some think.
“We never had our February thaw and it always drops,” he said, adding he would be happy if he could get out in the field around May 10.
The Water Security Agency (WSA) said most of Saskatchewan received snowfalls well above normal levels in March, increasing the runoff potential across the province. With below normal temperatures expected across the province in mid-April, there is an increased risk of a rapid melt, which could result in high runoff and potentially some flood-related issues.