First published Oct 22, 2026, 11:18:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 11:28:17 AM UTC

Snow, ice and extreme cold

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An Environment Canada statement forecasts a storm across northern Saskatchewan from Friday through Saturday, with rain changing to heavy, wet snow in many areas. It lists possible snowfall totals of 25–50 cm in several northern areas, wind gusts of 60–80 km/h, and 20–40 mm of rain in southern and eastern regions.

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Affected location: Lac la Ronge Provincial Park, including La Ronge

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The forecast includes possible heavy snowfall and strong winds, which may combine to reduce visibility in blowing snow.

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Oct 22, 2026, 10:56 AM UTC
A fall storm is forecast to bring rain changing to heavy, wet snow in northern Saskatchewan, with 25–50 cm possible in several areas and wind gusts of 60–80 km/h. Southern and eastern regions may receive 20–40 mm of rain.
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Oct 22, 2026, 10:56 AM UTC
A significant fall storm is forecast for northern Saskatchewan, with rain changing to heavy, wet snow and strong winds. Snowfall of 25 to 50 cm is possible in some regions, while southern and eastern areas may receive 20 to 40 mm of rain.
Environment Canada Weather Alerts
Oct 22, 2026, 10:56 AM UTC
A significant fall storm is forecast to affect northern Saskatchewan from Friday through Saturday, bringing possible heavy, wet snow, strong winds, and rain. The source reports possible snowfall of 25–50 cm in some areas and rainfall of 20–40 mm in southern and eastern regions.
Environment Canada Weather Alerts
Oct 22, 2026, 10:56 AM UTC
A significant fall storm is forecast for northern Saskatchewan from Friday through Saturday, with rain changing to heavy, wet snow and 25–50 cm possible in several areas. Strong winds and reduced visibility in blowing snow are also possible.
Environment Canada Weather Alerts
Oct 22, 2026, 10:56 AM UTC
An Environment Canada statement forecasts a storm across northern Saskatchewan from Friday through Saturday, with rain changing to heavy, wet snow in many areas. It lists possible snowfall totals of 25–50 cm in several northern areas, wind gusts of 60–80 km/h, and 20–40 mm of rain in southern and eastern regions.
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