The Colours Of Snow Fall

For most people who went outside on late Sunday afternoon you were greeted by winds and the wet white stuff. As Moose Jaw area received their first snowfall of the season.

With the wet snow and winds there were scattered power outages throughout the city and SaskPower crews were busy restoring power.

At least one area of South Hill - 9 th Ave SW south of Coteau Street West - reported a power outage of over three hours and the power had not been restored.

The streets were slushy about 6 pm Sunday and are expected to be slick into the night as the temperature drops below freezing.

Emergency sirens were reported from both fire stations - north hill and south hill - in the late afternoon as crews were busy. There are no reports of any injuries or property damage as of press time.

As of 6 p.m. Central Standard Time on Sunday Environment and Climate Change Canada still had s Winter Storm Warning in effect and warned of hazardous conditions.

Although the potential exists for more snow the majority of the snow fell in region south of Swift Current and west of Assiniboia.

The sticky white stuff added a splash of colour to maple leaves.

Southwestern Saskatchewan, especially areas west of Assiniboia and south of Swift Current, has been reporting snow and strong northeast winds since Saturday afternoon. Snow and blowing snow will continue in these regions this evening, with conditions gradually improving from south to north overnight and Monday morning.

Expect very poor travel conditions in these areas with the possibility of localized whiteouts. Total accumulations in the hardest-hit regions will likely end up in the 20 to 40 cm range.

In addition to snow, a band of freezing rain is possible tonight in the area from Assiniboia to Yorkton.

On Monday night the system will start to weaken and pull out of Saskatchewan as it moves east.

You may be scraping off frozen snow from your vehicle on the morning

Environment Canada and emergency services in Moose Jaw and region urge caution if driving and slow down as wet roads have longer stopping distances.

Additionally with a predicted low of -2C the roads could become icy.

The forecast also calls for the potential of a band of freezing rain from Assiniboia to Yorkton.