A large swath of Saskatchewan may see 10 centimetres of snow by Wednesday morning, according to Environment Canada.
The weather agency has issued snowfall warnings for an area of the province extending from Saskatchewan’s southwest corner to the northeast.
“A major low pressure system continues to bring rain to much of southern Saskatchewan while colder air draws southward into the system,” the warnings state.
Rain is expected to turn into snow by late Tuesday evening in most southwest regions, with 10 centimetres of snow expected to accumulate in several areas by Wednesday morning. The snow is likely to continue into Wednesday, with the possibility of an additional five centimetres throughout the day.
“Gusty northerly winds will also continue into Wednesday and visibilities may be reduced at times,” Environment Canada states.
Snow may accumulate on highways and roads, and the weather agency warns drivers to prepare for deteriorating travel conditions.
The Maple Creek, Leader, Swift Current, Outlook, Saskatoon, Martensville, Melfort, Prince Albert, La Ronge, Pelican Narrows and Southend regions are under the warnings.
The snow is expected to taper off Wednesday night and into Thursday.
