Light snow and positive temps in Saskatchewan’s forecast this week

A little bit of snow is expected to fall around Saskatchewan this week, but weekend temperatures are starting to look up again.

Natalie Hasell, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, said snow for the Saskatoon area could start as soon as Tuesday night, with periods of light snow continuing into Wednesday.

The forecast says the city should get less than two centimetres of snow.

Regina and southeastern parts of the province are also expected to get snow, with up to two centimetres in the forecast.

Although snow is in the forecast , it will not be nearly as much as the storm that blew over the province over the weekend. That storm hit places like Saskatoon with up to 40 centimetres of snow.

“What we just went through is still affecting us. Otherwise, temperatures are still quite cold,” Hasell added.

After Wednesday, Hasell said the forecast should provide warmer weather and sunny skies, noting that by the weekend, the province should be in a freeze-thaw cycle.

Hasell said the snow on the ground over the weekend could lead to poor road conditions, including possible fog or icy roads because of melting and refreezing overnight.

“If you are on the road, have an emergency kit, tell people where you’re going (and) plan for delays,” she said.

Looking to the weekend, Hasell said the 6 C for Saskatoon and 8 C for Regina on Sunday could be a “little optimistic” considering the amount of snow on the ground as of Tuesday afternoon.

“It’s very hard to get very warm temperatures in the air when there is snow on the ground,” she said.

Hasell said it’s important to pay attention to current weather conditions and to keep in mind that there is a risk of frostbite when going out into the extreme cold.