Snowfall and extreme cold warnings issued across parts of Prairies

Heavy snow and extreme cold are affecting large areas of the Prairies after a winter storm rolled through the area over the weekend.

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for parts of northern Saskatchewan and northern Manitoba, with up to 20 centimetres expected in some regions before tapering off Monday evening.

A Saskatoon Fire Department engine during a Winter Storm Warning in Saskatoon, Sask., Sunday, March 3, 2024. The city saw large amount of snow and strong winds. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards

An extreme cold warning is in effect for large parts of Alberta, with wind chills of nearly -40 degrees Celsius that won’t substantially moderate until Tuesday.

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Heavy snows and wintry winds grounded flights and closed highways across the Prairies over the weekend.

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Environment Canada meteorologist Terri Lang said the hardest hit areas of Saskatchewan were in the west central region, including Saskatoon and through to North Battleford.

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In Manitoba, crews are working to restore power after thousands on Sunday were left without functioning energy connections in Winnipeg and other communities.

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