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By Cam Lee

Cooler weather

The snow has stopped, but the colder temperatures have arrived

Nov 26, 2024 | 10:57 AM

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 Change Canada Meteorologist Stephen Berg said a ridge of high pressure from the north is causing the drop in temperature. Daytime highs should hover between about –15 C to –20 C for the remainder of the work week. Berg said lows overnight will be even colder.

“Lows toward the end of the week getting into the –30 C (range),” Berg said. “That’s certainly something to bundle up about and stay indoors if you can and just keep yourself from getting some frostbite.”

Berg said the majority of Saskatchewan will be significantly colder than normal for this time of year, with the possible exception of the southwest. The far northern part of the province may stay a little warmer as well with more cloud cover there.

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We will experience this cooler weather for a while.

“Doesn’t look like there’s going to be any let-up until the latter part of the weekend,” Berg explained. “Looks like highs close to the –10 C range.” That is right around the normal for this time of year.

Berg said it’s important, especially in the overnight hours when it’s colder, to bundle up and avoid exposing any skin. With temperatures in the –30 C range, skin can freeze in less than 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, many emergency services are reminding the public to clear their exhaust vents of the recent snow and ice to avoid potential carbon monoxide poisoning.

The Melfort Fire Department said carbon monoxide is “an invisible and odorless gas that comes from any heater that burns fuel.”

Buildup of the gas can cause illness and death by suffocation.

The Melfort Fire Department reminds people to clear their exhaust vents of snow and ice. (Melfort Fire & Rescue/Facebook)

The department said on their social media page that with the colder weather, it’s also a good time to check all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home.

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