orange warning - blizzard - in effect Blizzard conditions with gusty winds and visibility frequently near zero in snow and blowing snow are expected. Locations: Portions of southern Saskatchewan, including the Yellowhead and Trans-Canada highway corridor. Total snowfall: 10 to 20 cm, with locally higher amounts possible. Maximum wind gusts: north to northeasterly 70 to 90 km/h. Timing: Beginning this morning and moving southward throughout the day. Areas also under a Freezing Rain warning may not see blizzard conditions until later this afternoon or evening. Ending wednesday overnight. Remarks: A strong Alberta Clipper will bring heavy snow and strong, gusty winds leading to blizzard conditions over portions of southern Saskatchewan beginning Wednesday morning. ### Travel will be dangerous and likely impossible due to near-zero visibility. Road closures are possible. Blizzard warnings are issued when near-zero visibility in blowing snow is expected. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to SKstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #SKStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
