Forecasters are calling for freezing rain and significant snowfall as a low-pressure system tracks across southern Saskatchewan during the weekend.

Environment Canada says the system will develop early Saturday in southern Alberta and move eastward into Saskatchewan during the day, bringing the potential for freezing rain, snow, and blowing snow to a wide section of the province.

Snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 centimetres are expected across the northern grain belt from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.

Warmer temperatures in more southerly regions will create a mix of precipitation with possible freezing rain Saturday morning followed by showers and snow later in the day as temperatures sit around the freezing mark.

Snow and blowing snow driven by northwesterly winds up to 6o km/h east are forecast in the wake of the system as it moves eastward across the province late Saturday and into Sunday morning.

The skies are expected to clear throughout the day Sunday as cold Arctic air moves back into the province and temperatures return to seasonable levels.