Alerts: Torch River No. 488, Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan

Public Safety Alert

Issued at 12:04 Wednesday 20 January 2021

Importance

MEDIUM

Recommended Action

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Description

This emergency advisory alert is being issued for the province of Saskatchewan. All travelers returning from outside of Canada are subject to a mandatory 14 day self isolation order. Violation of the order may result in a fine of 2000 dollars.

Area Description

Province of Saskatchewan

Issued By

SK Provincial Emergency Communications Centre

Extreme Cold Warning

Issued at 15:31 Saturday 23 January 2021

Summary

A period of very cold wind chills is expected.

An arctic ridge of high pressure will help clear skies over central Saskatchewan, western Manitoba and Manitoba Interlake regions tonight and Sunday morning. Lows in the minus thirties along with winds of 10 to 15 km/h will produce extreme cold windchills of minus 40 or lower before dawn on Sunday. Temperatures are expected to moderate in the morning.

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Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.

Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to SKstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #SKStorm.