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Storm causes poor highway conditions across province
Drivers heading out on the roads and highways in Saskatchewan on Wednesday will want to use plenty of caution. The Saskatchewan Highway Hotline was recommending against travel on many highways around ...
Feb 18, 2026 Meteorologist Chris Stammers said both Saskatoon and Regina can expect another 5-10 centimetres of snow on Wednesday, while areas further northeast, like Humboldt, Nipawin and Hudson Bay, could see 10-15 cm. (Marija Robinson/650 CKOM)
Sask. storm bringing winds, up to 25 cm snow: Environment Canada
With nearly a foot of snow expected to fall in Saskatoon between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning, the city said its road crews are getting ready to respond. Environment Canada issued a snowfal...
Feb 17, 2026 The City of Saskatoon said its road crews will be out on the streets during the storm, with sanding trucks ensuring drivers can find grip on icy stretches and graders clearing snow from priority routes. (650 CKOM file photo)
Winter warmth to continue through long weekend, cooler temps, snow possible next week
It's not just love that's in the air this weekend - a warm air flow has been heating up the province. February has been a record-breaking month for temperatures in Saskatchewan. Dave Carlsen, a meteor...
Feb 13, 2026 The warm winter temperatures are expected to continue through the Family Day long weekend, but next week could bring cooler weather and between three and 15 centimetres of snow to some parts of the province, according to early estimates from meteorologist Dave Carlsen. (650 CKOM file photo)
Snow or shine: Sask. runners undaunted by ever-changing conditions
The mid-season melt this winter has brought spring-like conditions to Saskatchewan early, both to the enjoyment and detriment of runners. "It's difficult driving down your street with all the ruts, an...
Feb 11, 2026 Curt Halpenny, an active member of the Joggers & Lagers run club in Saskatoon, takes a selfie of the crew on a Wednesday night before the holidays in December, 2025 at Cathedral Social Hall. (Curt Halpenny/Submitted)
Winter thaw keeping Saskatoon city crews busy, warm during melt
The mid-winter thaw is keeping city crews warm as they work to keep up with the melting and refreezing on city streets and sidewalks. A statement from the City of Saskatoon said that the city is tryin...
Feb 06, 2026 Snow and ice around the city are melting thanks to a significant mid-winter thaw this February, which City of Saskatoon roadways director, Cam LeClaire, says is significant. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon outdoor rink operational despite Mother Nature's curveballs
This yo-yo winter weather is affecting more than just Saskatchewan roads. As temperatures are fluctuating between -40 C and 4 C, there's been one group trying to maintain its outdoor rink. Read more: ...
Feb 03, 2026 “Our main goal is to get that safe for the public and come out and enjoy it. So, yeah, it's a battle every year, but we do a great job with it,” said Nichol. (650 CKOM file photo)
STC emergency centres saw over 30 per cent spike in patrons for deep freeze
During the deep freeze from last week that continued into the weekend, some shelters and warming centres were operating overcapacity to keep people out of the cold. Tribal Chief of the Saskatoon Triba...
Jan 28, 2026 Saskatoon Tribal Council's Tribal Chief Mark Arcand said, "we loosened our rules a little bit and tried to keep people out of the cold," during the latest deep freeze. (650 CKOM file photo)
Higher use, higher risk: Fire department says cold weather raises fire and carbon monoxide hazards
As cold warnings continue throughout Saskatoon on Friday, the fire department is reminding individuals the weather elevates the risk of house fires and carbon monoxide exposure. Fire marshal Ryan Brad...
Jan 23, 2026 Fire marshal Ryan Bradley stressed the importance of prevention and planning in extreme weather conditions, especially as people rely more on space heaters and fireplaces. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Jockeying to fill your tank: pump attendant shares his experience
A lot of people are braving the cold conditions - and some are even fuelled by it. One of those is Lincoln Headrick, who's been working as a pump attendant at the Stonebridge Co-op gas station for a y...
Jan 23, 2026 Pump attendant Lincoln Headrick says both summer and winter come with their challenges, but he's not phased by weather. "It doesn't really matter to me," he said. (Marija Robinson/650 CKOM)
Sask. to see high winds, gusts up to 100 km/h and return to normal temps
A wind warning for southern Saskatchewan could bring winds up to 100 km/h to parts of the province and an end to the above-seasonal temperatures in the province. Danielle Desjardins with Environment a...
Jan 14, 2026 Environment and Climate Change Canada predicted the sheer strength of the wind will be the main concern for the province on Thursday because of recent warm conditions. (zabavna / Depositphotos.com)
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