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By battlefordsNOW Staff

MARCH WEATHER

Snow, freezing rain in forecast for Saskatchewan this week, meteorologist says

Mar 10, 2025 | 1:37 PM

A cold front moving through Saskatchewan will bring snow and freezing rain to parts of the province this week, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Meteorologist Stephen Berg said the recent snowfall in North Battleford and other areas was caused by a cold front sweeping across the province, bringing Arctic air.

“There’ll be a low that pops up over central Alberta that brings some more snow,” Berg said, adding that the system will affect central and southern Alberta as well as Saskatchewan from Tuesday morning into Wednesday.

While initial snowfall amounts are expected to be relatively light—between two and four centimetres—the weather could intensify later in the week.The main area of snowfall will be central or north-central Saskatchewan, extending towards Saskatoon, North Battleford, and Melfort.

“Another low-pressure system will come up over southern Alberta on Wednesday night into Thursday, and that will bring some heavier snowfall to Meadow Lake, North Battleford, Prince Albert, and whatnot,” Berg said.

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Although temperatures will remain cold, especially in northern Saskatchewan, Berg said another round of cold snaps is unlikely in the coming weeks.

“There will still be some pretty chilly temperatures in the far north of Saskatchewan through much of the week, but areas further to the south—Meadow Lake and La Ronge and Prince Albert—aren’t expected to be in extreme cold for the next little while,” he said.

“But there’ll be some chilly nights with temperatures in the -20 range, with wind chills into the -25 to -30 range.”

Certain areas may experience snowfall ranging from five to 15 centimetres, with localized pockets potentially receiving up to 20 centimetres. Additionally, the possibility of freezing rain is also a concern.

“The visibility might be a little bit of an issue with the potential blowing snow,” Berg said. “And then the possibility of some freezing rain … might mean some icy surfaces, so people will need to drive quite slowly in some areas.”

For now, he advises residents to stay prepared for wintry conditions and to check weather updates and the Highway Hotline before heading out.

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