A weather system from Montana is expected to bring significant snowfall and strong winds to Southeast Saskatchewan, including the Estevan area, this weekend.
"There's a little bit going to be developing today over Montana, and it will be moving eastward," said Stephen Berg, a Meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada. Snow is forecast to begin falling in the region by tomorrow afternoon, with accumulation expected to range between 5 and 15 cm, particularly in Estevan.
Along with the snow, winds are expected to reach speeds of 50-60 km/h. "It certainly could be blowing snow with the wind gusts to 50 or 60 kilometers per hour that might reduce visibility quite a bit," Berg explained. These conditions could lead to hazardous driving on highways and may make outdoor activities more challenging in the city, where drifting snow and reduced visibility are likely.