Cold snap on the way out after lengthy Saskatchewan stay

Saskatchewan’s cold snap is coming close to an end.

For more than a week, extreme cold warnings have blanketed the province thanks to wind chills below -40 C for an extended period of time.

Now, meteorologists believe milder temperatures are on the way.

The warnings were lifted for the majority of the province, including Saskatoon and Regina, late Monday morning

Shannon Moodie, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, said some areas might have to wait a bit longer.

“We have been dealing with these persistent extreme cold warnings, but Saskatchewan will see quite a few of them end today. There may still be some that will be out for parts of eastern Saskatchewan for tonight, so maybe just one more day for some parts, but we’re definitely seeing an end to it,” she said in an interview.

In Regina and Saskatoon, the forecast calls for highs hovering around the -16 C range to start the week off. By Thursday, the daily highs are forecast in the single digits.

While that may seem mild compared to the last week, Moodie said it’s actually below average for this time of year.

“Unfortunately, it is going to stay chilly through the week, but at least we won’t see those extreme cold values that we’ve been seeing,” she explained.

The average daily high in Regina for mid-February is -6 C, while it’s -7 C for Saskatoon.