A significant fall storm is expected to hit northern Saskatchewan this weekend, according to Environment Canada.
A special weather statement has been issued for the following areas:
- Buffalo Narrows and Peter Pond Lake
- Highway 165 between Highways 2 and 914, including Pinehouse Lake
- Candle Lake Provincial Park and Narrow Hills Provincial Park
- Montreal Lake and Molanosa
- Prince Albert National ParkHighway 135, including Pelican Narrows and Sandy Bay
- Hanson Lake Road east of Highway 135, including Creighton
- Hanson Lake Road between highways 165 and 135
- Cumberland House
- Fond-du-Lac
- La Loche - Clearwater River Provincial Park - Cluff Lake
- Cree Lake - Key Lake
Environment Canada says the above areas are expected to see rain, followed by heavy, wet snow.
Areas expected to see the most snow are Cree Lake - Key Lake, Uranium City - Camsell Portage, Fond-du-Lac - Stony Rapids, and Wollaston Lake - Collins Bay, with 50 centimeters of snow potentially falling.
Environment Canada warns strong winds are expected Saturday, with gusts up to 80 km/h. Reduced visibility is expected due to snow and wind, which could make driving challenging.
Southern and eastern areas may not see the rain change to snow until Saturday. Rainfall in those areas could total 40 millimeters.
Conditions are expected to improve Saturday night and Sunday.
Motorists are encouraged to monitor alerts and forecasts by Environment Canada before heading out.
