Southwest Sask. could see snow by Monday: Environment Canada

It may seem early to be thinking about winter with leaves still hanging on to many of their trees, but some people in the province could be dusting off the white stuff from their vehicles this weekend.

Environment Canada is forecasting possible snow, especially in the province’s southwest corner, including Cypress Hills, Swift Current and Leader.

“It hasn’t been -15 C or something yet for a while. so we are looking at warmer temperatures, and with that we do have more moisture. We get that heavier, stickier snow with it,” meteorologist Justine Share said.

“Especially over the Cypress Hills with the higher terrain into (those southwest communities) does look like you would have to dust off the shovel for this time of year,” he said.

Rain is in the forecast for Swift Current for Friday and Sunday, with temperatures ranging from 2 C to 7 C. But the weather agency is calling for a mix of rain and snow with a high of 4 C on Sunday.

Regina and Saskatoon likely won’t see any snow this weekend, but there is some forecasted for both cities on Monday.

Saskatoon should hit highs of 7 C on Friday and Saturday, and then be at 6 C on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Regina is expected to hit 8 C on Friday, then 5 C with a mix of sun and cloud on Saturday, and then be at 4 C Sunday with some rain.

“There is a chance you could get a mix (of rain and snow) Sunday night and into Monday,” Share said. “Even in Moose Jaw and creeping north to the Outlook region.”

He said the moisture and possible snow are coming from a system developing over B.C. and the pacific northwest areas of the United States, stretching east over parts of Wyoming.