Sarah Mills: There are always things for which we should be grateful
Sarah Mills says that even in tough times, we all have things we should be grateful for over the Thanksgiving weekend.
Changing weather may affect travel plans this holiday weekend.
According to Environment Canada, heavy rain is expected across the north-central portion of Saskatchewan, with up to 60 millimetres forecast.
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The heaviest amounts are expected north of Prince Albert, Meadow Lake and Nipawin.
“Rain will spread eastward through Saskatchewan today. Rain will continue through Saturday. Rain will be mixed with wet snow at times Saturday before changing over to snow Saturday night. Snow will end before Sunday,” according to Environment Canada.
The statement also warned of the potential for water to pool on roads and in low-lying areas and advised motorists not to drive through flooded roadways.
North-central Saskatchewan will likely see significant rainfall this holiday weekend. (Environment Canada)
If you’re heading out of province for the long weekend, Saskatchewan’s neighbours to the east and west will also be dealing with unpredictable conditions.
In Manitoba, “significant precipitation is expected Friday night through Sunday, with both rain and snow possible.”
Environment Canada says “the main area of concern is a corridor that extends from Pukatawagan east through Nelson House, Thompson and onward to areas between Gillam and Oxford House.”
Temperatures will be near freezing, which means rain could turn to snow in these areas.
“The most likely outcome will be 20 to 40 mm of rain, with a few centimetres of snow possible as the precipitation weakens and tapers off on Sunday. In a worst-case scenario, if temperatures end up slightly colder, then 10 to 25 centimetres of heavy, wet snow could fall in some areas.”
If you’re heading for Alberta, Environment Canada warns that rain will change to snow across much of the central and northern parts of the province.
“By the end of the day Saturday, snow will accumulate over much of central and northern Alberta, with heavier snowfall amounts over west-central Alberta,” the statement said.
Snow is expected to move south Saturday night and affect areas south of Calgary, with significant snowfall anticipated for the foothills in southern Alberta and areas near the U.S. border.
The most up-to-date weather information can be found on the Environment Canada website.
