Severe Winter Storm Warning in Effect for Hwy 165 Area

Source: ECCC · Northern Saskatchewan

This alert is no longer in effect.

ECCC issued it on April 22, 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 a severe winter storm warning for Hwy 165 between hwys 2 and 914, including Pinehouse Lake, with heavy snow and mixed precipitation expected.

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Record type
Winter Storm
Affected area
Northern Saskatchewan
Issued
April 22, 2026
Issuing authority
ECCC

Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.

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

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued an orange warning for a winter storm, classified as severe. The alert is in effect and was issued by Environment Canada.

Affected Areas

The warning affects Hwy 165 between hwys 2 and 914, including Pinehouse Lake.

What You Should Do

Travel will likely be hazardous due to slippery conditions. Residents should 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.

Expected Conditions

A spring storm with rain and heavy snow is expected. Total snow amounts of 30 to 50 cm are anticipated by this weekend. Mixed precipitation, including freezing rain or ice pellets, is possible today and tonight, potentially causing slippery conditions. About 5 to 10 mm of rain will fall in some areas. Precipitation will transition to heavy snow this evening, with the heaviest snow occurring tonight and Thursday. Light snow will continue into the weekend.

Timeline

The alert is effective from April 22, 2026, at 17:08:05 UTC and expires on April 23, 2026, at 09:08:05 UTC.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is this ECCC weather alert about?
Environment Canada has issued a severe winter storm warning for Hwy 165 between hwys 2 and 914, including Pinehouse Lake, with heavy snow and mixed precipitation expected.
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 Northern Saskatchewan. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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