Yellow Cold Warning Issued for City of Saskatoon
Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for the City of Saskatoon, effective through Thursday evening, as extreme cold temperatures pose risks to the public.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for the City of Saskatoon. This alert indicates that extreme cold conditions are present or expected, which can pose a significant risk to the general population.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region affected by this warning is the City of Saskatoon.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that extreme cold puts everyone at risk. Environment Canada recommends that the public continue to monitor alerts and local forecasts. To report severe weather, individuals can send an email to [email protected], call 1-800-239-0484, or post reports on X (formerly Twitter) using the hashtag #SKStorm.
Expected Conditions
The warning identifies extreme cold as the primary hazard. While specific temperature values or wind chill factors were not detailed in the source alert, the agency emphasizes that these conditions are severe enough to put everyone at risk.
Timeline
The alert became effective on February 19, 2026, at 6:10 AM and is currently scheduled to remain in effect until 10:10 PM on the same day.
Source: ECCC Official Notice