Prairies: Wintry mix for some, welcome warm up for others
theweathernetwork.com
Saturday, October 13, 2018, 8:35 PM - The eastern Prairies endured a wintry mix of rain and snow Saturday, set to linger into Sunday somewhat. Looking ahead, next week is set to welcome a sunny warm up that will usher in pleasant fall temperatures for those in Alberta.
We have the remainder of your weekend forecast, plus more on the climbing temperatures, below.
(A look at the next three months: Our Official 2018 Fall Forecast)
WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS
- Rain/snow mix in Saskatchewan and Manitoba tapers into Sunday
- Winds gusting up to 60+ km/h possible for eastern Prairies
- Cooler again this weekend, but fall makes a come back next week with much milder temperatures
WINTRY MIX FOR SASKATCHEWAN AND MANITOBA
In Saskatchewan and Manitoba, a clipper system continues to bring a rain/snow mix to the eastern Prairies overnight Saturday, along with widespread 40-60 km/h wind gusts for the region.
Precipitation will be more likely to fall as snow overnight into Sunday, gradually tapering off as the morning wears on. The heaviest was expected to fall overnight in north-central parts of Manitoba near the Saskatchewan border.
"Local snowfall totals of 5 to 10 cm are likely before this weather system exits the area early Sunday morning," Environment Canada said in a snowfall warning for those areas. "Generally the heavier snow will occur this evening and over higher terrain."
WELL-DESERVED WARM UP
A system diving south from the Northwest Territories into Manitoba early next week will reinforce the cold pattern for the central and eastern Prairies. However, a much warmer pattern will spread from west to east across the region through midweek.
"Alberta finally gets an extended break from the early winter-like pattern, with above seasonal temperatures dominating the second half of October and into November," adds The Weather Network meteorologist Dr. Doug Gillham. "Temperatures will reach reach the upper teens for southern Alberta early/mid next week, with the potential for some areas to reach 20oC."
Check back for updates as we continue to monitor the forecast.
