Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for City of Regina; Hazardous Travel Expected
Environment Canada has issued a blowing snow advisory for the City of Regina, warning of near-zero visibility and hazardous travel conditions through Tuesday morning.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow blowing snow advisory for the City of Regina. This alert is issued when widespread poor visibility in blowing snow is expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
According to the latest reports from the issuing agency, the following areas are under the advisory:
- City of Regina
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area are advised to take the following actions:
- Monitor Conditions: Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
- Report Severe Weather: To report severe weather, send an email to SKstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484, or post reports on X using the hashtag #SKStorm.
- Travel Safety: Exercise extreme caution as travel will likely be hazardous due to significantly reduced visibility.
Expected Conditions
The primary hazard associated with this advisory is poor visibility caused by a combination of snow and blowing snow. In some locations, visibility may be reduced to near-zero, creating dangerous conditions for motorists and pedestrians alike.
Timeline
The advisory was issued at 9:28 PM UTC on February 16, 2026. It is currently in effect and is scheduled to expire at 1:28 PM UTC on February 17, 2026.
Source: ECCC Official Notice