Environment Canada says southeast Sask. could see 20 centimetres of snow

Southeastern Saskatchewan is about to get battered by snow, according to Environment Canada.

While much of the province got its first taste of snow this week, the weather service said southeastern parts of the province could be in for a whole lot more.

Environment Canada said parts of the region could get between 10 to 20 centimetres on Wednesday as a low-pressure system from Montana begins to spread into the province during the day and overnight.

“Areas closest to the American border will see the highest amounts with 24-hour total snowfall accumulations close to 20 cm,” Environment Canada noted in a statement.

“This early snowfall is a reminder that winter is just around the corner, and residents are encouraged to prepare for winter driving conditions and falling temperatures.”

On Tuesday, the RCMP said Mounties responded to 36 “weather-related traffic issues” around the province between midnight and 11 a.m.

Police in both Saskatoon and Regina also reported a large volume of crashes as snowfall made streets very slippery for drivers.

The latest information on the weather warnings can be found on Environment Canada’s website.