Saskatchewan Snowstorm: Winter's Surprise

0:00It's April 25th. This is Canada News today, AI-powered stories from your city. Saskatchewan got hit with a surprise snowstorm at the end of April, turning Saskatoon into a winter wonderland nobody asked for. Strong winds and heavy flakes drop visibility, big time, leading to 52 collisions in the city Friday between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. Luckily, none caused serious injuries, but roads were a mess. drivers who jumped the gun on summer tires found themselves slipping around, regretting that early switch. Winter dragged on longer than usual this year, so folks held off longer than in past springs. Tireshop owner Jay Malanowski says he's seen tons of cancellations on snowy days like this, especially from highway drivers prioritizing safety. Clients out of town are playing it smart, delaying those tire changes until conditions improve. Motorologists issued a yellow snowfall warning, Friday, expecting 10 to 25 cm in Saskatoon, up to 15 to 25 of compact.

1:01Snow. Northern areas could see 30 to 60 cm, while Regina gets 5 to 10. Light flurries linger through the weekend, melting by months end in Saskatoon and Regina, but northern spots might deal with it into May. Bundle up, prairie folks. More snow could drop anytime soon.