Southeast Sask. told to stock up supplies ahead of 'significant' storm
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A major spring storm could bring southeastern Saskatchewan and a large swath of southern Manitoba to a halt this week, says Environment Canada.
The weather agency updated its storm watch Monday stating widespread snowfall amounts of 30-50 centimetres are expected, along with north winds gusting from 70-90 km/h, giving zero visibility at times.
Environment Canada meteorologist Kyle McAulay said in some areas with higher elevation, as much as 80 centimetres of snow could fall.
A spring storm last week knocked out power to a large part of southwestern Saskatchewan, some areas of which were still without power as of Monday morning. SaskPower said crews had a hard time navigating terrain and dealing with long stretches of downed lines. The company is expected to speak with CBC News Monday about its preparations for the upcoming storm in southeastern Saskatchewan.
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