Weather

Snowfall in the spring not unusual, but certainly not welcome

There were lots of eye-roll emoji's and 'seriously?' posts alongside pictures of snowfall on social media Friday.The white stuff began to accumulate early in the afternoon throughout the Prince Albert...

May 08, 2020

"It was a pretty cold month for everybody": Environment Canada releases April stats

From winter gear to suntan lotion, residents in Saskatchewan rode April's weather roller-coaster.Despite a late warmup, cumulative cold days for the majority of last month left their mark."It was a pr...

May 04, 2020 (Submitted Photo/ Chris Knight)

After cold April, warmer temperatures arrive in Saskatchewan

Despite a colder-than-normal April, things are looking positive - at least weather-wise.Environment Canada's David Phillips spoke to the Greg Morgan Morning Show on Friday and said April in Saskatchew...

May 01, 2020 (CJME News Staff)

Parking restrictions for street cleaning back in North Battleford

Street sweeping is fully underway in the City of North Battleford.Following the completion of snow removal in the city, staff are working to remove dirt, gravel, salt and other substances as efficient...

Apr 28, 2020 The City of North Battleford will resume enforcement of on-street parking restrictions as street cleaning takes place. (Josh Ryan/battlefordsNOW Staff)

P.A. police ask public to keep 'safe distance' from high flowing North Saskatchewan River

On early Sunday morning, the North Saskatchewan River started to roar as it had its annual spring ice break up. This has led to flooding along the riverbank, at Little Red River park and areas along t...

Apr 26, 2020 The North Saskatchewan River broke on Sunday morning. (Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff)

Significant amount of snow still on the ground in La Ronge

According to NAV Canada, there's still 38 centimetres of snow on the ground in La Ronge as of April 24.Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Terri Lang told larongeNOW having that amount...

Apr 24, 2020 There's still plenty on snow in Air Ronge's Heritage Park. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Water Security Agency warns of ice jamming likely along North Saskatchewan River

The Water Security Agency (WSA) is cautioning residents of Saskatchewan about ice jamming that is likely to occur on the North Saskatchewan River with the spring melt.Ice jamming occurs when ice start...

Apr 20, 2020 (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Weather trends up heading into the weekend

Following a very cool start to April, it appears the winds of change may be blowing some more pleasant temperatures through the Prince Albert region.Environment Canada is forecasting a Friday afternoo...

Apr 17, 2020 (Submitted Photo/ Myles Quaroni)

Below seasonal temperatures, wind expected for weekend, double digit highs next week

Some people in the northeast may have been expecting a pretty nice weekend weather wise, but that doesn't seem like it will be the case.On Friday, Melfort is expected to see a high of 8 C."We have the...

Apr 17, 2020 The northeast should expect some below seasonal temperatures before double digits high arrive the middle of next week. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Easter expected to be colder than normal: Environment Canada

The weather won't provide people with a reason to go outside this Easter weekend for the most part.The normal high temperature for this time of year is around 10 C and while Good Friday will be near t...

Apr 09, 2020 (Britton Gray/980 CJME)