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Temperature roller coaster expected across Saskatchewan
Buckle up for a temperature roller coaster this week. After a cold snap hit Saskatchewan over the weekend, Environment Canada is expecting a brief warm up this week before temperatures drop again this...
Jan 13, 2025 Lead forecaster Brad Vrolijk said the province will be stuck in a deep freeze for a while, as frigid temperatures are expected to stick around next week. (650 CKOM file photo)
Weather causing poor road conditions, localized snowfall warnings
A winter warm-up and snowfall are causing treacherous driving conditions across the province. The snow started on the evening of Jan. 10, blanketing a good portion of the province's southwest. Saskatc...
Jan 11, 2025 RCMP recommend delaying or cancelling travel if possible in some areas of the province on Jan. 11, 2025. (AllaSerebrina / Depositphotos.com)
Fog patches blanket much of Saskatchewan, reducing visibility
Environment Canada has warned drivers to "be prepared for areas of near-zero visibility" due to the patches of dense fog that are blanketing much of the province. Fog advisories covered central and so...
Dec 23, 2024 The fog could create treacherous conditions on highways across the prairies on Monday morning, Environment Canada cautioned. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan to see 'above normal' temperatures for Christmas
The weather for Santa Claus and his reindeer is looking good for Christmas. According to Danielle Desjardins, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, the province can expect a warm...
Dec 21, 2024 Christmas will be warmer-than-normal for the province. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Residential grading wraps up in Saskatoon
City crews have wrapped up the major project that saw streets graded in every residential neighbourhood in the city. While some streets had to be skipped due to limited access - largely due to parked ...
Dec 13, 2024 Some city streets had deep ruts in them prior to being levelled. (650 CKOM staff)
City begins testing ice thickness on storm water retention ponds
Before you lace up your skates and head out onto one of Saskatoon's storm water retention ponds, make sure you look for a sign indicating that the ice is thick enough. The Saskatoon Fire Department is...
Dec 11, 2024 The city says signs at each pond will be updated by the fire department once the ice becomes safe for use. (Sarah Butler/Facebook)
City says residential grading, rut levelling 70 per cent complete
The City of Saskatoon says its road crews have been making good progress grading and levelling the ruts on residential streets. After starting the project on Sunday, the city said the work is 70 per c...
Dec 11, 2024 The city has asked residents to move vehicles off the street when possible, to make way for graders. (650 CKOM file photo)
52 crashes reported to Sask. Mounties after weekend winter storm
Driving has been difficult across much of Saskatchewan after a weekend storm blew snow and freezing rain into the province. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, Mounties received reports of 52 crashes ...
Dec 09, 2024 Mounties received reports of more than 50 collisions and incidents over a 24-hour period between Sunday and Monday. (Saskatchewan RCMP)
Grading and rut-levelling expected to finish citywide by week's end
The City of Saskatoon is asking residents to move their vehicles off the street if possible as graders begin clearing snow and ice from residential roads. "The City of Saskatoon has called in all avai...
Dec 09, 2024 The city has asked residents to move vehicles off the street to make way for graders. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan should brace for a blast of snow, rain and high winds
Saskatchewan is bracing for some more messy winter weather this weekend, with snow, rain and high winds expected across much of the province. According to Justin Shelley, a meteorologist with Environm...
Dec 06, 2024 The heaviest snowfall is expected along the Yellowhead Highway, with the majority of the snow expected to fall on Sunday. (OlafNaami / Depositphotos.com)
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