Tag Archives: Weather

Travel not recommended in Melfort area as highway conditions worsen
Blowing snow and reduced visibility are causing major highway issues in Melfort and area. Travel is not recommended on all highways near Melfort, according to the latest from the Highway Hotline. They...
Jan 24, 2025

Travel advisory in effect for Meadow Lake
Environment and Climate Change Canada has a message for anyone planning to travel to or from Meadow Lake: delay your travel. Conditions deteriorated Friday morning prompting Sask Alert to issue an adv...
Jan 24, 2025
Is Saskatchewan prepared for the 2025 wildfire season?
As parts of California continue to burn in a series of deadly wildfires, Saskatchewan is ready to send aid if needed.But while the firefighters wait on standby, some may wonder if the province is prep...
Jan 23, 2025

Fluctuating weather causes icy conditions on local streets
The City of Melfort and other local municipalities are facing the challenges fluctuating weather brings. Director of Public Works Kalyna Cipywnyk said ice build-up on roads is always a challenge durin...
Jan 21, 2025

Why school buses don't run in extreme cold
An extreme cold warning from Environment Canada prompted school bus cancellations across Saskatchewan Monday morning including Prince Albert and the Battlefords, Saskatoon and Regina. While it's a bit...
Jan 20, 2025

Mass of Arctic air invades parts of Canada, sends mercury plunging
FREDERICTON - A mass of cold air that meandered south from the Arctic has sent temperatures plunging with wind chills making it feel like -40 Celsius or colder from New Brunswick to eastern Alberta. A...
Jan 20, 2025

Major temperature rollercoaster hits Sask.
Buckle up. The forecast is taking Saskatchewanians on a wild ride over the next 24 hours.Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for the entire province, except for a small pocket near L...
Jan 20, 2025

Extreme wind chills bring cold warnings to much of Saskatchewan
After a brief reprieve from cold weather earlier in the week, it has returned with a vengeance, with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) saying people in Saskatchewan can expect a multi-day e...
Jan 18, 2025

Extreme cold warnings in effect across Prairies, parts of Ontario and Quebec
Environment Canada issued extreme cold warnings for much of the Prairies and parts of Ontario and Quebec on Saturday morning as arctic air poured south. The national weather agency said the cold snap ...
Jan 18, 2025

Town of Nipawin issues snow removal update after Alberta Clipper
The significant snowfall in Nipawin has led to the Town reminding residents of snow removal priorities. A news release stated that crews were mobilized and working to clear streets and sidewalks follo...
Jan 17, 2025