Blowing snow advisory

When Mother Nature Blows a Snowy Kiss and Sends Us Running!

Brace yourselves, Saskatchewan! Blowing snow advisories are here again, and it's going to be a wild ride!

Attention, Saskatchewan! The weather gods have spoken, and they’ve issued a blowing snow advisory for much of southern Sask! Just when we thought we were done with winter, here comes Mother Nature shoving snow and wind right in our faces. That sneaky Alberta Clipper low-pressure system creeping in from the west is set to turn roads into winter wonderlands - the kind of wonderland where visibility is as clear as a foggy night!

Starting midday Friday, conditions will go from mild to ‘what was I thinking when I left the house?’ in no time. Regina, along with friendly neighbors like Moose Jaw, Yorkton, Melville, and Weyburn, are in the blast zone, with gusts hitting a solid 40 km/h. That’s a recipe for whiteout conditions, and you might want to leave your car parked if you want to avoid an unexpected game of winter bumper cars!

Residents are gearing up for up to 15 cm of snow, with an estimated arrival time of Friday night. This fluff will not only blanket our streets but might also cancel plans and delay everything from shoveling to Sunday brunches! For our friends in Saskatoon, the city crews are on standby, armed with snowplows and an arsenal of hot chocolate to get through the blustery weekend. Remember, folks, there’s no such thing as bad weather, just poor outfit choices!

Despite the chaos the blowing snow can cause, it’s transformational beauty can’t be ignored. The way it glistens under street lamps, and blanketing fields like nature's very own white sheet is majestic. Plus, did you know that blowing snow can create some fascinating phenomena like snow rollers and snowflakes that dance in the wind? So while we brace for the snow, let’s appreciate the quirky charm that comes with this chilly visitor!