Tag Archives: Weather

As weather warms, risk of ice dams increases
While the warm weather is welcomed by most, it does come with its share of complications. Melting snow and ice can make roads and sidewalks treacherous, but some of the worst effects can be on the roo...
Jan 11, 2022

Above seasonal temperatures forecasted in La Ronge before return of colder weather next week
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, w...
Jan 11, 2022

SaskEnergy sets five new energy use records in two weeks
If you thought your furnace was working overtime during Saskatchewan's recent bout with arctic air, you were probably right. Furnaces around the province were working overtime during the last two week...
Jan 10, 2022

Prince Albert to finally escape arctic air
A long stretch of frigid temperatures going back to before Christmas is finally starting to break. By the middle of this week, a much warmer weather pattern is expected to settle in.According to Envir...
Jan 10, 2022

Meadow Lake sees record-breaking temperatures throughout cold snap
The recent cold snap in northern Saskatchewan is going to be remembered for quite some time, especially in Meadow Lake. Midway through the second consecutive La Nia winter, the city is enduring one of...
Jan 07, 2022

Post-holiday depression worsened by cold snap
When Prince Albert is colder than Antarctica for days on end, it doesn't exactly do wonders for anyone's mood. For those struggling with mental health, however, it can be an especially debilitating ty...
Jan 07, 2022

Rare Phenomenon Makes It Rain Fish On Texas
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! After a year full of strange weather patterns with destructive wildfires blazing along the West Coast, tornadoes ripping through the East, and Texas actual...
Jan 07, 2022

Plumbing and heating specialists experiencing high demand amid cold snap
As residents in Meadow Lake work diligently to protect themselves from the harsh elements, plumbing and heating specialists are being called on more frequently due to the latest cold snap. The surge i...
Jan 06, 2022

High precipitation in December causing slushy ice conditions on Lac La Ronge
Slushy ice conditions on Lac La Ronge is due to a significant amount of precipitation in December. Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Terri Lang explained while November was below-ave...
Jan 06, 2022

SaskEnergy offers tips for lowering bill during frigid weather
Leaving your furnace off in the current cold snap isn't really an option for most people, but there are some strategic ways to keep your energy bill from ballooning too much. SaskEnergy is sharing som...
Jan 06, 2022