Snowfall warnings issued in southern Sask.

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the southern part of the province, with up to 20 centimetres of snow expected to fall by the end of Tuesday.

The affected area spans across the province, from Kindersley south to the U.S. border.

Meteorologist Jason Knight said the system is moving in from the west, with snow beginning to fall Monday night.

“Right now it’s looking like the heavy snow is very much centred on the Trans Canada Highway, within about 100 kilometres on either side, for that heaviest amount of snow,” Knight said.

“It’s going to strike fast tonight and continue through Tuesday.”

Snow will not be the only thing to worry about. Knight said there could also be freezing rain and strong winds.

“We’ll see some blowing snow … so we’ll see some visibility reductions. And all of this is going to make travel very miserable especially with heavy snow falling along the Trans Canada corridor so it’s going to be a pretty substantial impact on all travel in the southern portions of the province.”

Those hoping for a white Christmas will be getting their wish.

“After the skies clear out, the temperatures still remain a little bit above normal but generally well below zero. And lows in those mid-minus teens and so the snow will be sticking around until Christmas at least,” Knight said.