Weather

Rain continues to dampen farmers' spirits

Farmers are patiently listening to the forecast and watching the rain gauge as a cool and wet start to September has kept them out of the field.Meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada...

Sep 10, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Clinics and clothing drives aim to get Humboldt newcomers accustomed to the winter

As the colder months draw near with autumn about to arrive, one Humboldt group will try to get new residents to its city and province for peak cold weather.Safe Communities Humboldt and Area (SCHA) ho...

Sep 06, 2019 Newcomers to the Humboldt area will have the chance to obtain items and knowledge on how to properly prepare for their first Saskatchewan winter (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff).

A below average summer in temperature and precipitation for Battlefords area

With fall fast approaching it is an opportune time to look back at the summer season in the Battlefords.The area saw a colder and dryer than average June, July and August.The monthly mean temperature ...

Sep 04, 2019 Despite a few storms rolling through the area, the region experienced a dry and cool summer. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)

August third wettest on record for La Ronge

August was the third wettest on record for La Ronge in the last 54 years. That's according to Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Terri Lang, who said 103.6 millimeters of rain was rec...

Sep 04, 2019 More than 100 millimeters of rain fell in the tri-communities last month. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Farmer's Almanac predicting heavy snowfall this winter, with temperatures 'not quite so cold'

It's hard not to notice the chill in the air and the yellowing of the leaves. Many may want to avoid it, but a change of seasons is upon us.After fall comes the dreaded winter months, and it may help ...

Sep 02, 2019 Prince Albert residents can expect slightly higher snowfall amounts according to The Old Farmer's Almanac. (File Photo/ paNOW Staff)

Risk of summer frost in Prince Albert

Prince Albert and area gardeners who've meticulously picked weeds and pruned leaves all summer will want to take a few extra precautions tonight.With temperatures dipping as low as plus three degrees,...

Aug 20, 2019 Cool and clear condition this evening could bring Prince Albert and area gardens a touch of frost. (paNOW Staff/ Alison Sandstrom)

North Battleford one of three areas in province to set record low temperatures over weekend

It felt like a fall weekend across the much of the province even though it is only the second half of summer.Record breaking lows happened at four locations across the province over the weekend. North...

Aug 19, 2019 Feels like fall has arrived early in Saskatchewan. (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)

Below average lows in Melfort and Nipawin, record lows in Last Mountain Lake

The first day of fall isn't for another month, but it felt like it came early over the weekend of Aug. 17 and 18, and into the morning of Aug. 19.Last Mountain Lake was one of the coldest spots in the...

Aug 19, 2019 (submitted photo/Kristine Hurd)

Rainfall warning issued for portion of Northern Saskatchewan

Even the ducks might complain about the latest forecast from Environment Canada.The weather service issued a rainfall warning early Friday morning, predicting torrential rain to last until Sunday morn...

Aug 16, 2019 (Submitted Photo/ Lemuel Alquino)

Melfort and Tisdale amongst northeast communities receiving flood mapping

Multiple northeast communities that are viewed to have a high risk of flooding will receive flood mapping.On Monday, Aug. 12, federal Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Ralph Goodale...

Aug 13, 2019 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)