Mild temperatures are expected in the region by the end of the week. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

By Derek Cornet

warming up

Above seasonal temperatures forecasted in La Ronge before return of colder weather next week

Jan 11, 2022 | 12:18 PM

Residents of the tri-communities can expect a short-lived break from the recent extreme cold weather.

That’s according to the upcoming conditions forecasted by Environment and Climate Change Canada, which is calling for a high of -8 C in La Ronge by Saturday. The 30-year average for this time of year are highs around -16 C and lows near -26 C.

“It looks like the arctic air is finally pulling out,” meteorologist Terri Lang said. “It’s going to take its time going through northern Saskatchewan, just because there are some weather systems coming through bringing some snow and clouds. After that, temperatures should really start to increase and we will see some nice temperatures particularly towards the end of the week.”

While locations in southern Saskatchewan such as Regina are expected to receive warm temperatures in the low single digits, it’s not likely to rise above the freezing point in northern Saskatchewan. On Wednesday, there will be periods of snow in La Ronge with a high of -11 C and a low of -18 C.

The snow will taper off on Thursday and by Friday it will be sunny with a high of -11 C and a low of -13 C. Snow is expected to return on Saturday and Sunday.

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“The jet stream has shifted North and that’s taking the weather systems through La Ronge,” Lang said. “Once it shifts even further North, it will take them through northern Saskatchewan towards the Northwest Territories border. That’s when you guys will really get into the really warm, mild conditions, so enjoy that.”

The above seasonal temperatures won’t stay long, however, since cold weather is in the forecast by Monday. For those travelling, especially in southern regions of the province, Lang advised motorists to be cautious of black ice, particularly in the morning hours. She recommends checking the Highway Hotline before travelling.

“The more south you go, the more mild it’s going to be and there will be some melting,” Lang said.

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derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com

Twitter: @saskjourno