Weather

Cold, stormy winter forecast across much of Canada, The Weather Network predicts

It's going to be a long, cold and messy winter across much of Canada, according to the seasonal forecast released Monday by the Weather Network. November has already brought historically early snowfal...

Nov 18, 2019

Freezing rain expected in central Saskatchewan

People planning a road trip to Regina for the CFL West final may want to wait, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist Terri Lang.Freezing rain, followed by snow, is forecast ...

Nov 16, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

Above zero temperatures expected for the weekend

Even John Diefenbaker's statue needed a scarf during the early part of November as Prince Albert saw a cool start to the month.But an upcoming shift in temperature may soon melt the frost on the forme...

Nov 12, 2019 (File Photo/ paNOW Staff)

Cold weather heading East, warmth coming our way

A frigid weekend in the northeast is making way for some much warmer weather later this week.Temperatures reached -25 Celsius overnight on Sunday, and it was even colder when you factor in the wind ch...

Nov 12, 2019 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Winter conditions plague Saskatchewan highways

A combination of rain, snow and wind made for treacherous driving conditions on Saturday morning."Wet, subject to freezing and icy and slippery (conditions) is pretty much blanketing the province," Hi...

Nov 09, 2019 Conditions on Highway 10 near Avonhurst on Nov. 9, 2019. (Highway Hotline)

When visibility is poor, turn on those headlights, day or night

You've brushed the snow off your car, and you're ready to head on your journey, but don't forget one thing, turn on your headlights.That's the message from SGI now that winter has arrived in Saskatche...

Nov 05, 2019 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

City of Melfort issuing reminders about snow removal

The City of Melfort is issuing a reminder about snow removal in the community.Director of Development, Planning and Community Relations, Brent Lutz said homeowners need to keep their snow on their own...

Nov 02, 2019 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Take care when shovelling snow: Melfort Ambulance

It may be Halloween, but it looks more like Christmas outside with recent snow.Many of us still haven't had a chance to shovel it all away, and Melfort Ambulance wants locals to know certain tips befo...

Oct 31, 2019 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Plows, ice covered windows and speed: winter driving is back

Following the recent snowfalls in Saskatchewan, drivers are re-adjusting to winter conditions."Road conditions are going to be different in winter months," SGI's Tyler McMurchy said. "A number of peop...

Oct 30, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

Snowy weather leads to increase in winter tire installations

It's a busy time for tire shops across the province, as residents scramble to get winter tires on their vehicles.Scott Romaniuk of OK Tire in Melfort told northeastNOW their phone has been ringing off...

Oct 30, 2019 Melfort OK Tire owner Scott Romaniuk works on a tire rim. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)