The southwest's streak of above-average temperatures and favourable weather is coming to an end this week.
Due to a ridge of high pressure bringing in Arctic air, temperatures are expected to remain below zero for the next week with temperatures fluctuating around -10 degrees during the daytime.
Danielle Desjardins, warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, highlighted that today's snow is mostly in the eastern parts of the province but Swift Current is seeing some heavier snow as well.
"We are supposed to have a La Niña winter, which typically does mean snowier and a little bit cooler than average," she shared. "However, this week it looks like it's going to be colder than normal but it's hard to say what it's going to be like for the entire winter season.
"Just looking ahead into December, our charts are saying we return back to warmer than normal but overall with La Niña settling in we are expecting it to be a little bit cooler than average for this winter."
The meteorologist noted that it's too early to project snowfall amounts Swift Current and the surrounding area may see later this week and into the weekend, but that a fair amount of snow is quite likely.
"It's always good to have your vehicle winterized, maybe prepare a safety kit just in case," Desjardins added. "This will be our first real blast of winter [this year]."
Safety or emergency kits for winter travel can include blankets, an extra toque and mitts, hand warmers, extra socks, a flashlight, and a portable battery pack.