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Environment Canada warned people to watch for strong wind on Sunday.
A snowfall warning, that mainly affecting the northern and eastern parts of the province, was lifted Sunday afternoon, but it was just in time to make way for a wind warning that remains in southern Saskatchewan.
“We’re looking at gusts of 90 (km/h) in the Saskatoon-Battleford areas,” Environment Canada Meteorologist Mark Melsness explained. “You might even see gusts of 100 (km/h) or better as you go down toward Moose Jaw, Assinobia-Swift Current.”
Calls and messages sent to 650 CKOM detail a number of roads in white out conditions throughout the province because of the wind.
Many motorists were advising not to drive on Highway 11 between Saskatoon and Regina as visibility is extremely limited.
These conditions continue an already unpredictable weekend storm system.
Freezing rain fell late on Saturday night and into Sunday morning.
“Looks like the worst hit areas are probably through Saskatoon, the Battlefords and possibly down Highway 11,” Melsness said.
Wind gusts up to 80 km/h were reported late Sunday afternoon, while wind gusts in excess of 90 km/h were expected in Regina for the rest of Sunday.
The combination of freezing rain and snow has only made driving conditions worse as temperatures dip back to seasonal norms following the weekend warm up.