Weather

Spring-like weather coming to an end

The volatile weather we often see in March will make an appearance on the weekend.Sunshine and warmth today will give way to snow, wind, and cooler temperatures tomorrow."We have a pretty vigorous sys...

Mar 06, 2020 The melting snow today will soon be replaced.. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Below normal spring runoff expected across most of Sask.

A wide swath of the province can expect below normal runoff this spring.The Water Security Agency (WSA) has released the March spring runoff outlook.Areas including Melfort, Tisdale, Nipawin, Hudson B...

Mar 05, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

The Weather Network comes out with Spring prediction for Central Saskatchewan

Following a winter that lacked consistent cold, Central Saskatchewan residents are getting a glimpse at what is to come in the next three months.The Weather Network released its weather predictions fo...

Feb 27, 2020 (Ronald Quaroni/paNOW Staff)

Conditions favourable for slick roads for much of the week

The mild conditions will stay with us for several days, but so too will the slippery conditions.Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Terri Lang told northeastNOW the milder air is comin...

Jan 27, 2020 Rime frost looks pretty, but the conditions that come with it can lead to slippery roads and sidewalks. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Freezing rain warnings issued in central & southeastern Sask

Environment Canada issued freezing rain warnings Saturday morning for communities in central and southeastern Saskatchewan."There's a pretty good band of freezing rain just to the northwest of North B...

Jan 25, 2020 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

Melting snow could lead to ice dams

The warmer weather is certainly welcome, but there can be some challenges associated with it.That includes the potential for ice dams on your roof.Trent Fedorychka, associate financial advisor with Co...

Jan 24, 2020 Ice Dams could form on your roof during the melt-thaw cycle. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Cold warnings to be followed by snow and early week warm-up

Following the end of the nearly week-long extreme-cold warning residents of the northern grain belt are going to need their snow shovels.Starting Friday and heading into Saturday, Environment Canada i...

Jan 17, 2020 Environment Canada is predicting a dramatic increase in temperature by early next week. (file photo/Olga Viakter)

Creatures of Prince Albert National Park find fascinating ways to endure bitter temperatures

Animals of the Prince Albert National Park may not be able to run inside and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate, but they have found ways to stay warm during the colder parts of winter.According to A...

Jan 16, 2020 Black-capped chickadees have evolved to increase their memory during the winter to remember where stored food is hidden. (Photo 141901672 © Marilyn Gould - Dreamstime.com)

Saskatoon SPCA shares tips for pets in the cold weather

During these extremely cold winter months, it's important to keep an eye on your furry friends.Jasmine Hanson, the communications co-ordinator of the Saskatoon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to...

Jan 15, 2020 There are a few things to remember with your pets when temperatures dip into the extreme cold values. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)

Saskatchewan to see sudden warm temperatures over weekend

Warm air blowing in from the Pacific is bringing an early January warm spell to Saskatchewan, says Environment Canada's David Phillips."Across Alberta, Saskatchewan, we see this balmy kind of conditio...

Jan 03, 2020 (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)