According to Environment Canada, central and southern Saskatchewan may experience a “significant” spring snowstorm that could result in 10 to 20 cm of snowfall from Tuesday night until Thursday..Several areas in the central and southern parts of the province, such as Regina, Moose Jaw, and Saskatoon, have received Special Weather Statements from Environment Canada..“Rain mixed with snow will move into the region on Tuesday afternoon, with precipitation fully transitioning to snow overnight on Tuesday. The heaviest snowfall will begin to fall early Wednesday morning,” said Environment Canada..Environment Canada expects the most substantial amount of precipitation will occur in the region from Regina to the Manitoba parklands..As the low-pressure system approaches over the next few days, Environment Canada anticipates issuing snowfall or winter storm watches and warnings..Moderate to strong easterly winds are predicted to cause especially poor travel conditions on Wednesday..Environment Canada said predicting the system remains “quite a challenge” as of Monday morning..On Monday morning, Environment Canada on its website said that “There remain to be uncertainties with the evolution of this system, ranging from timing the onset of rain turning to snow, snowfall totals, and the corridor of heaviest snowfall.”
