The flurries could fly early as Monday morning around the region, but it looks like there isn't any doubt winter will be here looking at Tuesday morning with 10-15 cm of snowfall potentially on the way.
The blast of winter is coming from the south.
"Heavy snow will develop over the southwestern corner of the province later today and spread east-northeast through the night. The heaviest snow will track between Regina and Saskatoon early Tuesday morning."
It seems the region could be spared somewhat from what's coming, as the weather statement shares the snow will continue towards the Yorkton region before dissipating later Tuesday.
"The snow associated with this system is expected to be relatively intense with snowfall rates as high as 2-3 cm per hour. While some snow will likely melt on contact with the relatively warm ground, the high intensity will still likely allow 10 to 15 cm of snow to pile up along the swath of heaviest accumulations."
What the weather service describes as 'moderate northerly winds' will bring colder temperatures into the mix as well as create the hazard of blowing snow. Those conditions make for poor visibility on the road and also the accumulation of snow or slush on roadways. Conditions in town on local roads and even sidewalks will deteriorate as well.
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Wed, May 22, 9:00 AM
