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Extreme cold grips central Sask., but relief is on the horizon
Extreme cold warnings have descended on much of Saskatchewan, but they are not expected to last long. Environment Canada said extreme wind chill values near -40 C are expected on Friday for parts of c...
Nov 29, 2024 According to Environment Canada, the cold snap isn't going to last very long, with warmer weather coming by next week. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Winter storm development in southern Saskatchewan
Southwestern Saskatchewan is already getting some of the snow from a low-pressure system moving in from our southern neighbours. Meteorologist Rose Carlson said the hardest hit areas will be along the...
Nov 28, 2024
Saskatoon ponds not yet safe for skating despite freezing temperatures
Despite Saskatoon and most of Saskatchewan getting hit with a big chill, the city's fire department is reminding residents that it's not yet safe to walk or skate on neighbourhood ponds. "I'd recommen...
Nov 28, 2024 The Saskatoon Fire Department is reminding everyone that despite the cold weather the city has seen over the past week, Saskatoon’s 11 neighbourhood ponds don’t yet have ice thick enough to skate or walk on. Testing is expected to begin in the next week or two. (Sarah Butler/Facebook)
Saskatoon city council approves $200,000 for winter warming shelters
At their first regular meeting since the civic election earlier this month, Saskatoon's city councillors unanimously approved $200,000 to help fund three warming shelters in the city this winter. The ...
Nov 27, 2024 Leslie Anderson, the city’s planning director, said St. Mary's had an average of 122 people in its shelter each night last year. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon woman trudging through deep snow searching for lost dog
For three days, Tamara Fournier has been walking through deep snow, calling for her lost dog, Bella. Over the weekend, Saskatoon saw around 25 centimetres of snow, but the storm hasn't stopped Fournie...
Nov 25, 2024 Tamara Fournier says she spent the weekend walking through the deep snow and difficult conditions searching for Bella, her Pomeranian. (Andre Fournier/Facebook)
Weekend winter storm dropped 30 cm of snow on some parts of Sask.
After a sudden start to winter with two storms coating Saskatchewan in snow, crews are working overtime to get streets and highways cleared. Rose Carlsen, a meteorologist Environment Canada, said it i...
Nov 25, 2024 A young man shovels snow after a storm in Saskatoon. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan braces for winter storm after late start to season
Much of Saskatchewan is gearing up for its first real taste of winter. A winter storm warning from Environment Canada was in effect on Monday morning for areas just east of Prince Albert. Hazardous wi...
Nov 18, 2024 A winter storm is expected to drop around 20 to 30 centimetres of snow on some parts of Saskatchewan. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Sask. winter announces arrival with freezing drizzle, snow
A low pressure system moving into Saskatchewan from Montana will bring heavy snowfall for southeastern parts of the province today. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a number of warn...
Nov 16, 2024 (File photo/650 CKOM)
Winter brings threat of silent killer carbon monoxide
The weather is starting to get a whole lot colder, and before we know it, it'll be freezing. Chances are you probably already have the heat cranked, blankets out, and some heavier bedding ready to go....
Nov 05, 2024 New provincial regulations in Saskatchewan require one CO alarm on every level of a home, and a CO alarm within 16 feet of all bedroom doors. (HighwayStarz / Depositphotos.com)
Regina, south east parts of province could wake up to snow Wednesday
Parts of the province will see it's first accumulation of snow for the season. According to Shannon Moodie, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, this is from a system that developed in Alberta. "I...
Nov 05, 2024
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