Snowfall warning stretches across central Saskatchewan

Just as temperatures began to rise and signs of spring started to emerge, winter is set to make a comeback in Saskatchewan.

A developing low-pressure system from Alberta is expected to move east into Saskatchewan, bringing snow, freezing rain, and gusty winds to the province on Thursday morning.

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What to expect

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist Justin Shelley, the system will start to hit western Saskatchewan early Thursday morning.

The snowfall warning in central Saskatchewan as of 4 p.m. on March 26, 2025. (Government of Canada/Screenshot)

Central regions, including Saskatoon and areas along the Yellowhead Highway, are expected to see the heaviest snowfall.

Earlier Wednesday, Regina and communities west of the Queen City along the Trans-Canada Highway were expected to see freezing rain, but those areas are no longer in the warning.

According to Environment Canada, a band of freezing rain could develop along the southern edge of the snowfall warning from the Kindersley area and migrate eastward.

“This type of storm isn’t unusual for late March,” Shelley explained.

“In fact, climatologically speaking, March is one of the snowiest months of the year for parts of Saskatchewan.

“We always have this tug and pull during the spring season between the warm air mass to the south and the colder air mass to the north, and a lot of the times the colder air wins out.”

Snowfall amounts of 10 to 20 cm are expected.

Impacts on travel

With more than five centimetres of snow expected to fall in some areas and winds gusting up to 50 km/h, reduced visibility and slippery roads will likely be a major concern.

Travelers were advised to check road conditions before heading out, as some routes could become hazardous.

“While we don’t expect extreme blowing snow, visibility could still be reduced during heavier snowfall periods, especially in central Saskatchewan,” Shelley said.

How long will it last?

The storm will move quickly, Shelley said, with the bulk of its impact occurring between Thursday morning and late evening.

By Friday, light snow may continue in some areas, but conditions should gradually improve.

“It’s going to be certainly a messy system across the province, and it will move out relatively quickly,” Shelley reassured.