Parts of Saskatchewan could see up to 30 cm of snow Tuesday

The entire province of Saskatchewan is preparing to encounter all kinds of winter conditions Tuesday.

Both heavy snow and strong wind gusts nearing the 100-kilometre-per-hour mark are expected to arrive in certain areas.

Wind warnings already were in place in areas of Saskatchewan on Monday, along with winter storm warnings. A special weather statement remained in place for a number of areas as well.

The northwestern part of the province is projected to be hit the worst in terms of snow, according to Environment Canada. Meteorologist Terri Lang says Meadow Lake will get the bulk of it.

“The heaviest snow will fall in a band north of Saskatoon,” Lang said Monday. “From about Meadow Lake through to Pelican Narrows will be a band of heavy snow, 20 to 30 centimetres of snow.”

Saskatoon could see up to 10 centimetres of snow, as well as the majority of central Saskatchewan, according to Lang.

In the southern part of the province, there is not as much snow in the forecast. However, that area will see stronger wind gusts.

“Towards the southwest, we’re looking at wind gusts in excess of probably 100 kilometers per hour,” Lang stated.

Some spots in the south will still get hit with snow to go along with the wind gusts.

“Kindersley through Moose Jaw is where they will see the snow falling and they will see wind gusts over 90 kilometers per hour,” Lang said

“That’s probably going to be the worst-hit area when it comes to both snow and blowing snow.”

Those conditions are going to cause serious visibility issues on highways. Lang recommends staying off the roads entirely Tuesday.

“(It’s) going to make for very tricky driving,” Lang said. “Doesn’t matter which direction you’re heading, you’re going to run into challenges (Tuesday).

“We would advise people if they are planning on travelling (Tuesday) to see if they can postpone that or delay it.”

The storm is expected to peter out by Wednesday.

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