Alberta clipper moving through Saskatchewan Sunday, winds up to 85 km/h

An Alberta clipper is moving through the province Sunday, bringing high winds to most of Saskatchewan.

The fast-moving, low-pressure weather system brought winds up to 80 km/h around the province Sunday morning, with areas just south of Saskatoon being the hardest hit.

“We’re seeing gusts to 85 kilometres an hour in the Kindersley and Outlook areas. And right now, the worst of it seems to be settling over the Trans-Canada corridor,” said Environment Canada meteorologist, Jason Knight, on Sunday.

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Knight said the system isn’t expected to last long in Saskatchewan and will taper off “very rapidly” as we roll into the evening hours.

He explained that with these current conditions, it could pose a threat to those on the roads.

“The winds are just going to remain strong. On the roads, there could be a chance of some blowing dust as there is drier conditions out there still at this time of the year,” said Knight.

For those at home Sunday, Knight said there’s a possibility of broken branches and trees down in some areas of the province.

“The biggest thing is to make sure any patio furniture and the like is tied down outside. Any sort of lighter objects are going to be tossed around with this,” he explained.

As for the risk of a wind warning, Knight said those at Environment Canada will be keeping an eye on the conditions as the afternoon continues.

“So far, the winds are staying around that 80 km/h range, but that’s not too far below the 90 km/h criteria (for a wind warning),” he said.

As we move into the upcoming work week, Knight said it looks to be “smooth sailing” for the beginning of the week, with above-normal temperatures for both Saskatoon and Regina.