Heavy Snowfall Warning Issued for Regina and Southern Saskatchewan; Up to 35 cm Expected
Environment Canada has issued an orange snowfall warning for the City of Regina and southern Saskatchewan, with 25 to 35 cm of accumulation forecast through Thursday morning.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued an orange snowfall warning for the region. This alert is issued when significant impacts are expected due to heavy snowfall accumulations.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically includes the City of Regina. The weather system is expected to impact a broad area of southern Saskatchewan, stretching from Meadow Lake southeastward to Estevan.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to monitor ongoing alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility, and road closures are possible. Residents should also prepare for likely utility outages.
To report severe weather, you can email SKstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484, or post reports on X using the hashtag #SKStorm.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall Totals: 25 to 35 cm expected by Thursday morning.
- Visibility: Likely to be reduced at times due to heavy snow.
- Travel: Hazardous conditions with potential road closures.
- Utilities: Outages are considered likely due to the weather conditions.
Timeline
The heavy snowfall is forecast to begin Tuesday morning, February 17, for western areas, and Tuesday afternoon for eastern areas. The snow is expected to taper off through the night on Wednesday, February 18. The alert remains effective through the early morning hours of Wednesday.
Source: ECCC Official Notice