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Even more snow is expected to hit Saskatchewan on Friday, especially in northern parts of the province.
Snowfall and winter storm warnings from Environment Canada ended in central and southern Saskatchewan on Thursday afternoon, but meteorologist Brian Luzny said the snow is expected to continue on Friday and into the weekend in Regina, Saskatoon and especially Prince Albert and northern regions.
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“Regina is going to be experiencing periods of snow today, flurries and a little bit of winds picking up later this morning,” Luzny said.
The Queen City can expect to see about five centimetres of snow by the end of the weekend, he explained.
“After today, snow will be a bit more intermittent but could continue, at times, through Saturday, and might not be completely done until Saturday evening,” he said.
“It’s just going to be most steady today, and then off and on after that.”
Luzny said the Saskatoon area can expect to see more snow than Regina, with five to 10 cm expected to fall throughout the day on Friday, followed by another 2-4 cm overnight.
Police in Saskatoon urged commuters to slow down and drive carefully, as the storm has created slick conditions on the city’s streets.
“Since 6:00 a.m. this morning, April 24, 2026, police have received 16 reports of collisions throughout the city requiring police attendance; none have resulted in serious, life-threatening injuries,” the Saskatoon Police Service said in a statement.
“Motorists are reminded to reduce speeds, allow for additional time to travel to destinations, and increase following distance with the vehicle ahead.”
The Saskatchewan Highway Hotline was recommending against travel in the Prince Albert, Nipawin and Lloydminster areas on Friday morning, along with a number of routes further north.
The Saskatchewan Highway Hotline was recommending against travel in the Prince Albert, Nipawin and Lloydminster areas on Friday morning (indicated in blue). (Saskatchewan Highway Hotline)
Meanwhile, snowfall warnings remained in effect across the northern half of the province.
Environment Canada said 15-20 cm of snow is expected to fall in the areas around Prince Albert, Melfort, Tisdale, Nipawin and Meadow Lake by Saturday morning, while communities further north, like La Ronge and Montreal Lake, could see as much as 60 cm of snow accumulate on the ground by the time the storm makes its way out of the region.
Luzny said some cooler temperatures are expected to follow the storm, with Saskatoon expected to drop to -10 C on Sunday night, and Regina expected to reach an overnight low of -11 C on Saturday.
The latest updates on the weather alerts can be found on Environment Canada’s website, and current information on road conditions can be viewed on the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline.
–with files from 980 CJME’s Abby Zieverink
