Saskatchewan is shoveling itself out of another winter storm to begin the week.
There are no official snowfall numbers from this weekend’s storm for the Humboldt area, but Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Rose Carlsen reported in the area surrounding Saskatoon, North Battleford and Prince Albert, there was between 20-30 cm of snow this past weekend, which is likely the amount of the Humboldt region received.
One difference between the most recent storm, as opposed to the storm that transpired at the beginning of the week was the wind says Carlsen.
“This most recent storm was a little bit more slow moving, didn’t quite develop the intensity that the previous storm did.”
Carlsen added, “Just a lot of moisture mixed in with a lot of cold air, which are two very important ingredients for snow production and that’s why we ended up seeing such large amount of snowfall totals.”
On Sunday, travel was not recommended for the majority of highways in Saskatchewan. Conditions have improved, with most highways in the Humboldt area reporting partly covered roads with some loose, swirling snow along with some drifting snow.
Travel is not recommended on Highway 368 between Muenster and St.Brieux on Monday morning.
For now, the snowfall for the large part has stopped, but the cold temperatures will remain according to Carlsen.
“Unfortunately, with this weather front moving out of the area, there’s kind of been a wraparound pulldown of cooler air coming from the arctic, so we’re looking at some pretty cold temperatures for the next few days for central and southern Saskatchewan.”
The windchill on Monday afternoon could drop down to -27°C and during the early hours on Tuesday could be as low as –36 °C.
With extreme temperatures, you better bundle up if you’re planning to head outside as there is a risk of frostbite for the next couple of days.