A winter storm is expected to develop in Alberta today and them move into most of southern Saskatchewan beginning on Saturday, says Environment Canada.
The blizzard will create dangerous driving conditions, but will also deliver much needed moisture to the dry western Prairies.
The following is Environment Canada’s storm warning:
“A strong low pressure system off the British Columbia coast is forecast to track into Alberta today. Snow will begin in the Red Deer region late this afternoon and spread east southeastward into the Hanna region overnight tonight. 10 to 15 centimetres of snow is expected by Saturday evening.
“(The) system will move into (Saskatchewan) from Alberta on Saturday, bringing with it a heavy dump of snow and very strong easterly winds.
“The snow will spread from west to east throughout the day on Saturday, and by the time it ends on Sunday, 10 to 15 centimetres, and possibly more, are likely to have fallen. In addition, east to northeast winds as high as 60 gusting to 80 km per hour will accompany the falling snow, resulting in widespread near-zero visibilities.
“The areas hard-hitest by this major winter storm will likely be the corridor from the Battlefords through Regina and southeast to Estevan. It is possible that a blizzard warning will be required for these regions as the event draws nearer.
