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Although folks in Saskatchewan are no strangers to late season snow, a west-to-east storm is being forecast to bring up to 15 cm to southern parts of the province.
Environment Canada issued special weather statements on Sunday saying the storm would impact portions of southern Saskatchewan beginning on Sunday night over western areas, and spreading eastward.
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The weather service said 5 to 10 cm of snow is expected in most areas, however a heavier band of 10 to 15 cm could fall in Moose Jaw, Regina, and southeastward through Moosomin to the Manitoba border.
The snow is forecast to continue through the day on Monday before tapering off early Tuesday morning but Environment Canada said heavy, accumulating snow may impact Monday morning rush hour traffic.
Special weather statements are not an alert, but issued when weather conditions are unusual, inconvenient, or are cause for potential concern.
The snowfall could impact major highways, including Highway 1, in the province and RCMP said motorists should check road conditions before travelling, and if poor weather or road conditions exist or are forecast, they should consider delaying travel if possible.
If travel is necessary, police said drivers should stay on roads that have recently received road maintenance. Travellers can access information on road conditions and see which roads have been plowed, salted, and/or sanded within the last two hours on the Highway Hotline map.
RCMP also asked that people avoid calling 911 or local RCMP detachments for updates on road conditions, adding that the 911 number should only be used for emergencies and crimes in progress. Using it in non-emergency situations could prevent someone with a life-threatening emergency from getting help, they said.
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