Snowy, wet conditions to stick around, weather hampering harvest
Snow fell around the region over the weekend, and while it didn’t last, the precipitation is still expected to stick around for a few more days.
A spokesperson for Environment Canada said while the snow was fairly localized, only hitting some parts of the northeast and northwest areas, most of the precipitation fell in the form of rain. Still, some residents around Prince Albert woke up to snow-covered vehicles and yards due to an arctic ridge of high pressure across the North, meteorologist Terri Lang said.
The snow is hitting the ground earlier this year, Lang added. The average time of year for residents in Prince Albert to see snow is Oct. 12, according to statistics from Environment Canada.
“Of course, we don’t expect the snow to stay … But, it looks like it’s going to happen again, probably through the same areas,” Lang said. “It’s going to continue well below normal, it’s going to continue damp.”