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January started with hardly any snow, and with the way things are going, the month could end the same way.
Snow is quickly disappearing from hills and snow forts are shrinking as the mercury continues to rise, breaking records in Saskatchewan.
Environment Canada meteorologist Kyle McAuley said 10 daily weather records were broken on Monday in places as far north as Collins Bay on Wollaston Lake and as far south as Coronach near the U.S. border. A total of 14 daily records fell on Sunday around the province.
“It’s a combination of a few things,” said McAuley, explaining the reasons behind the warm-up.
“A lot of warm, Pacific air is coming in. (There are) a little bit longer days now, too. About an extra hour of sunlight from winter solstice is definitely helping.”
Maple Creek didn’t break its daily record on Monday, but the community in southwest Saskatchewan once again earned the title of the warmest place in the province, hitting 15.8 C.
McAuley said he anticipates more records will be broken on Tuesday. Regina is forecast to reach 7 C, which puts the 1931 record of 5 C in jeopardy. Average daytime temperatures in Saskatoon and Regina typically hover around -10 C at this time of year.
Environment Canada said the above-average temperatures are expected to continue until at least the end of the week.
— With files from 650 CKOM’s Brent Bosker