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Travel advisories remain as blizzard rolls into central, southern Sask.
A powerful winter storm is rolling into Saskatchewan, bringing freezing rain, lots of snow and high winds into central and southern areas of the province, and leaving some major highways closed for mo...
Dec 17, 2025 Environment Canada says up to 20 cm of snow could fall during the blizzard on Wednesday, “with locally higher amounts possible.” (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Environment Canada issues blizzard warning for central, southern Sask. on Wednesday
Much of Saskatchewan is bracing for a winter storm that's expected to whip into the province on Wednesday, bringing plenty of snow along with it. Winter storm watches from Environment Canada were upgr...
Dec 16, 2025 "A strong Alberta Clipper will bring heavy snow and strong, gusty winds leading to blizzard conditions over portions of southern Saskatchewan beginning Wednesday morning," the service said. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon city crews ready for Wednesday's snow
The City of Saskatoon will be ready throughout the day with plows and graders to keep major streets clear as Environment Canada is forecasting between 10 to 15 centimetres of snow on Wednesday. Accord...
Dec 16, 2025 According to a city statement, crews will be set “with plows and graders working to keep high-speed and arterial routes passable as snow accumulates. Meanwhile, sanding trucks will monitor and treat icy sections.” (650 CKOM file photo)
Meewasin Skating Rink open for the season in Kiwanis Memorial Park
The Meewasin Skating Rink in Kiwanis Memorial Park opened to the public on Monday. According to Meewasin, the rink, which is considered a staple of the holiday season in downtown Saskatoon, remains fr...
Dec 16, 2025 The rink is open for skating from noon to 8 p.m. from Wednesday to Sunday, and is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. (Meewasin/Submitted)
Skate the Park returns to Echo Valley Provincial Park from Boxing Day
The ice-skating loop at Echo Valley Provincial Park will open for the season later this month. Skate the Park will open for the season on Dec. 26, weather permitting, letting visitors skate the windin...
Dec 14, 2025 Skate the Park opens for the season at Echo Valley Provincial Park on Dec. 26, weather permitting. (Tourism Saskatchewan website)
Saskatoon speed skating oval opens for the season on Monday
Speed skaters will be able to start practising this winter season at Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval, located in the Gordie Howe Sports Complex, starting on Monday. Read more: Outdoor skating begin...
Dec 13, 2025 The Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval, located on Dudley Street at Avenue R, is a 400-metre outdoor, oval-shaped rink. (Will Mandzuk/650 CKOm)
Brief warm spell to give Saskatchewan a break from winter temperatures
Furnaces across the province have been running on overdrive for the last couple of days after snow mixed with extreme cold warnings were issued to end the work week. But Environment Canada says Saskat...
Dec 13, 2025 A quick warm up for Saskatchewan is on the way before another plunge back into the colder temperatures. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM )
Replace pets' walks with short bathroom breaks in extreme cold: SPCA
Regardless of the length or thickness of their built-in fur coats, pets shouldn't be left outside for more than a few minutes when there's extreme cold weather. Jemma Omidian is the outreach co-ordina...
Dec 12, 2025 Jemma Omidian with the Saskatchewan SPCA said it's important to know your dog and how they handle the cold. But, that being said, "in the -40 type temperatures, with the wind chill, really no dog should be outside for too long," according to Omidian. (Marija Robinson/650 CKOM)
Sask. snowfall comes as welcome sight for ski hills ahead of holidays
While some people might be complaining after hours of shovelling snow, ski hills across the province are smiling at the sight. In Saskatoon, Optimist Hill still hasn't opened due to a lack of snow on ...
Dec 11, 2025 Optimist Hill and Mission Ridge both rely on man-made snow more than natural snowfall. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Frigid weekend expected in Saskatchewan as flurries give way to high-pressure system
It's going to be a great weekend to stay inside in Saskatchewan. According to Environment Canada, some very chilly temperatures are expected on Friday and Saturday as a high-pressure system drives col...
Dec 11, 2025 Environment Canada’s forecast showed overnight lows of -28 C and -31 C in Saskatoon on Friday and Saturday, while Regina can expect overnight lows of -29 C on Friday and -24 C on Saturday. (650 CKOM file photo)
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