Heavy Snowfall Warning Issued for Regina and Southern Saskatchewan; Up to 35 cm Expected

Source: ECCC · Southern Saskatchewan

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ECCC issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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Environment Canada has issued an orange snowfall warning for the City of Regina and southern Saskatchewan, with 25 to 35 cm of accumulation forecast through Thursday morning.

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Record type
Snowfall Warning
Affected area
Southern Saskatchewan
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
ECCC

Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern Saskatchewan.

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued an orange snowfall warning for the region. This alert is issued when significant impacts are expected due to heavy snowfall accumulations.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically includes the City of Regina. The weather system is expected to impact a broad area of southern Saskatchewan, stretching from Meadow Lake southeastward to Estevan.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to monitor ongoing alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility, and road closures are possible. Residents should also prepare for likely utility outages.

To report severe weather, you can email SKstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484, or post reports on X using the hashtag #SKStorm.

Expected Conditions

  • Snowfall Totals: 25 to 35 cm expected by Thursday morning.
  • Visibility: Likely to be reduced at times due to heavy snow.
  • Travel: Hazardous conditions with potential road closures.
  • Utilities: Outages are considered likely due to the weather conditions.

Timeline

The heavy snowfall is forecast to begin Tuesday morning, February 17, for western areas, and Tuesday afternoon for eastern areas. The snow is expected to taper off through the night on Wednesday, February 18. The alert remains effective through the early morning hours of Wednesday.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is this ECCC weather alert about?
Environment Canada has issued an orange snowfall warning for the City of Regina and southern Saskatchewan, with 25 to 35 cm of accumulation forecast through Thursday morning.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by ECCC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Southern Saskatchewan. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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