Overview
- An intensifying low-pressure system, which began organizing Wednesday over Alberta, is forecast to sweep east across Saskatchewan through Friday with hazardous winds and rain.
- Environment Canada warns central and southern Saskatchewan could see westerly gusts near 110 km/h after an initial southerly push, with a brief lull Thursday night and strong conditions returning Friday.
- Regina and Saskatoon are included in special weather statements that flag highway-speed gusts, difficult driving, and a risk of debris that could injure pedestrians.
- In Alberta, southeast winds are expected to peak Thursday with 80 to 100 km/h gusts in exposed areas before easing later, with 10 to 20 mm of rain and pockets of wet snow in colder or higher terrain.
- Forecasters expect 20 to 40 mm of precipitation in parts of Saskatchewan, and they caution that blowing dust, damaged roofs or fences, overturned high-sided vehicles, and service disruptions are possible, even as the rain offers some relief after a dry May in many areas.