Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch for the Southwest, with 10 to 20 centimeters of snow possible between today and tomorrow.
The potential for severe winter weather would begin today with a few centimeters of snow resulting from a weak low pressure system over Southern Saskatchewan. However, on Wednesday a more vigorous weather system will likely bring heavy snow to the region.
Environment Canada explains this low pressure system is developing and is expected to move through the northwestern United States tonight and Wednesday.
"This feature will push an area of snow into Southwestern Saskatchewan tonight, which will then spread through Central Saskatchewan Wednesday. A total of 10 to 15 centimeters of snow should be expected for most areas, but local amounts of 20 centimeters are possible near the international border."
The watch notes that localized snowfall amounts of 20 to 25 centimeters are possible in the Assiniboia, Moose Jaw, Fort Qu'Appelle, Humboldt and Kamsack areas.
The watch was issued on early Tuesday morning for the Shaunavon, Maple Creek, Val Marie, Cypress Hills, Swift Current, Herbert, Cabri, Kyle and Lucky Lake portions of the Southwest. The Leader and Gull Lake areas were added later on Tuesday.
As a result of the snow which has already fallen in the Southest, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure website is already reporting winter driving conditions on all area roads. Heavy snow is already being reported on portions of Highway #4 south, Highway #13, Highway #18, Highway #19, Highway #43, plus Highway #58.
Individuals who plan on travelling over the coming days are advised to visit http://roadinfo.telenium.ca/shwyw.html for the most up-to-date travelling conditions.
