Weather

Environment Canada meteorologist coming to Melfort to discuss severe weather

Recognizing severe weather will be the focus of a presentation in Melfort.The City of Melfort, the Melfort Fire Department, and Environment Canada are bringing the unique opportunity to the community ...

May 03, 2019 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Brief spring storm highlights weather volatility on the prairies

A low pressure system that swept through the prairies yesterday brought a small amount of moisture, as well as a quick hail storm in some areas.A video shot and forwarded by a viewer on SnapChat to pa...

Apr 15, 2019 Heavy hail caused traffic delays on Highway 11 early Sunday afternoon near Hague, Saskatchewan. (Ronald Quaroni/ paNOW Staff)

After record cold February, mercury starting to rise in Saskatchewan

The polar vortex that seemed to blanket Saskatchewan for much of February seems to be behind us.Daytime highs for the next week seem to be in the above zero range, which means the snow is going to sta...

Mar 15, 2019 The spring melt seems to have started across much of Saskatchewan. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Ruthless arctic ridge remains

Just when you think the weather has to warm up, the thermometer refuses to budge.Brian Proctor, a meteorologist with Environment Canada said this February has been extremely cold and next month doesn'...

Feb 25, 2019 Thanks to the brutal strength of a continual arctic ridge this February is on pace to be the second coldest on record. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Daring ice escape at Murray Point cancelled

There's disappointing news for people who were set to watch Roger Boucher's daring escape from chains under the ice at Emma Lake Saturday afternoon.Lakeland Fire Chief Chris McShannock told paNOW the ...

Feb 15, 2019

Spring runoff outlook varies across Sask.

It sounds strange to speak about spring when it's -50 C with the wind, but the Water Security Agency has released their first spring runoff outlook for 2019.Much of the southern portion of the provinc...

Feb 07, 2019

Cold weather prevents morning bus runs

School buses in local school divisions have been idle for many mornings recently due to the cold weather.The North East School Division is reminding parents and others about their severe weather polic...

Feb 07, 2019

Paramedics watch for health hazards from frostbite to carbon monoxide

With temperatures expected to reach highs of -22 Celsius and lows of -35 C for the week, Melfort Ambulance Care is warning the public of indoor and outdoor dangers due to the cold.Melfort Ambulance Ca...

Feb 04, 2019

Protecting your pets from winter weather

With the recent cold weather in the province, residents have been reminded to take extra care to protect themselves from extreme temperatures. It's also important however, to take steps to protect you...

Feb 02, 2019

Ensure you arrive alive during winter storm: SGI

As the snow hits the ground these next two days, it's important that you stay safe and arrive alive. With 10 to 20 centimetres of snow expected to hit the area, it's imperative drivers follow the rule...

Feb 01, 2019