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Fall storm forecast to bring heavy snow, rain and strong winds to Saskatchewan

Reported by Environment Canada Weather Alerts, Environment Canada Weather Alerts

Environment Canada forecasts a significant fall storm in northern Saskatchewan from Friday through Saturday, with possible heavy snow, strong winds and blowing-snow visibility reductions; some southern and eastern areas may receive heavy rain. The source says conditions should improve Saturday night and Sunday.

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  • Affected location: Seabee Mine
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The forecast includes possible snowfall totals of 25 to 50 cm in several northern regions and rainfall totals of 20 to 40 mm in southern and eastern areas.

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Update history

  1. Environment Canada forecasts a significant fall storm in northern Saskatchewan from Friday through Saturday, with possible heavy snow, strong winds and blowing-snow visibility reductions; some southern and eastern areas may receive heavy rain. The source says conditions should improve Saturday night and Sunday.

Generated scores

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Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
5/10
Urgency
4/10

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