Wind, snowfall warnings blanket Sask.

A mixture of wind and snowfall warnings blanket Saskatchewan as of Saturday night.

Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for Regina and areas southwest of it.

“A cold front associated with an approaching low pressure system will bring a surge of strong, gusty northerly winds in its wake on Sunday,” Environment Canada wrote in a weather alert statement Saturday afternoon.

Though most of Saskatchewan will be windy on Sunday, Environment Canada forecasts winds to be the strongest near the Cypress Hills, and points eastwards towards Regina and Estevan.

Wind gusts around 90 kilometres per hour are possible Sunday morning and afternoon.

In the northeastern parts of Saskatchewan, Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings.

Between 10 to 15 centimetres, or about four to six inches, of snow is expected.

The heaviest snowfall will occur Sunday morning over eastern sections near the Manitoba border, before tapering off in the evening.

Environment Canada warns drivers the wind mixed with flurries will likely reduce visibility on the roads.

Improving conditions

Heavy snowfall forced drivers to slow down on the highway near Wynyard.

“Earlier, I would be going 50 (kilometres per hour), maybe. That was just because of visibility. Now, the visibility is fine. I’d probably be going 90ish,” said Jordan Mamer who works at the Co-op gas station.

He said roads have improved but drivers should still take care.

“It was wet, they’re probably a bit icy. It’s not perfect conditions, for sure,” he said.