Weather

Ice, snow and reduced visibility impact N.B. and M.L. surrounding highways

Drivers and motorists planning to travel on the highway today are advised to exercise extra caution, as visibility is low, making it difficult to see the cars ahead.The latest report from Highway Hotl...

Dec 11, 2024

Drivers beware: dangerous road conditions in N. Battleford and ML

Drivers are reminded to check the road conditions before heading out as the Highway Hotline has issued an update for the North Battlefords and Meadow Lake areas. Travel is not recommended around Eston...

Dec 09, 2024

Highway 16 reopened near North Battleford as travel not recommended around Central Sask.

Highway 16 west of the Battlefords has reopened following a single vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon.RCMP said a semi rolled over between Delmas and North Battleford, which closed the eastbound lanes....

Dec 08, 2024

Saskatchewan should brace for a blast of snow, rain and high winds

Saskatchewan is bracing for some more messy winter weather this weekend, with snow, rain and high winds expected across much of the province.According to Justin Shelley, a meteorologist with Environme...

Dec 07, 2024

Freezing rain, heavy snow in forecast for parts of Saskatchewan

A period of freezing rain is expected to develop in the province's northwest Monday night creating icy conditions. Environment Canada issued a Freezing Rain Warning for an area that starts just south ...

Dec 02, 2024

Icy conditions, reduced visibility in some areas around North Battleford and Meadow Lake

As light snow blows across the Battlefords and frigid temperatures continue, the Highway Hotline has issued an update for the surrounding areas. Highway 16 from North Battleford to Maidstone and Highw...

Nov 30, 2024

WSA issues reminder of ice thickness safety this winter

The Water Security Agency (WSA) is reminding everyone to ensure the ice is thick enough before engaging in any activities on it. "Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness, and its strength can vary ...

Nov 29, 2024

Highway updates: Bare road in N.B. and M.L. ; Surrounding highways icy and partly snow-covered

According to the latest report from Highway Hotline, North Battleford and Meadow Lake are experiencing bare road conditions. However, the highways surrounding these cities are partly covered in ice an...

Nov 29, 2024

Extreme cold weather warning in affect for tonight

An extreme cold weather warning has been issued by Environment Canada for parts of Central Saskatchewan including the Battlefords and surrounding areas. Temperatures are expected to reach near minus 3...

Nov 28, 2024

The snow has stopped, but the colder temperatures have arrived

The major snowfall has given way to much cooler temperatures. Most of the province is experiencing well-below normal temperatures and that will continue well into the weekend. Environment and Climate ...

Nov 26, 2024