Originally, the weather watches and warnings from Environment Canada were mostly for the east side of Saskatchewan, but that expanded Monday evening and now includes Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Regina. These three cities are included in a snowfall warning along with portions of southeast and central Saskatchewan, all the way to the American border. Snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 20 cm is expected.

Environment Canada says a low-pressure system approaching from Manitoba is interacting with a system over central Saskatchewan and snow will continue today as a disturbance lingers over the area. Further accumulations of 5 to 15 cm can be expected today, with another 2 to 5 cm tonight as the system slowly weakens. The snow will be accompanied by northwest winds gusting to 60-80 km/h, giving poor visibility in snow and blowing snow. ECCC warns visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.

Environment Canada suggest those in the Melfort, Tisdale, Nipawin and surrounding area, which is under a winter storm warning, consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Widespread snowfall accumulations of 15 to 25 cm can be expected over the next couple of days, with northerly winds gusting to 60 km/h giving poor visibility in blowing snow. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Road closures are possible.

Further southeast, including Yorkton, Melville and further south to the U.S. border, it’s a snowfall warning with total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm can be expected by Wednesday morning. The snow will be accompanied by northwest winds gusting to 70-80 km/h, giving poor visibility in snow and blowing snow. The snow is expected to taper off early Wednesday morning.

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning with 20 to 40 cm of snow expected, beginning in Cumberland House, Pelican Narrows and Sandy Bay, including the Seabee Mine.