Environment Canada meteorologist Danielle Desjardins says a long cold snap like the one currently being experienced on the prairies is not unprecedented. However, it is the longest, coldest period so far this winter.  The daytime highs should be in the low -20’s by Wednesday and once Thursday rolls around the forecast indicates both overnight low and daytime highs in the normal for this time of year range. All of Saskatchewan remains under an extreme cold warning.

The following areas set a daily minimum temperature record on Sunday, February 16, 2025 (temperature values given in degrees Celsius):

ASSINIBOIA AREA
New record of -35.8
Old record of -35.5 set in 1989
Records in this area have been kept since 1965

COLLINS BAY AREA
New record of -43.7
Old record of -38.8 set in 2016
Records in this area have been kept since 1972

CORONACH AREA
New record of -35.0
Old record of -34.4 set in 1979
Records in this area have been kept since 1961

ELBOW AREA
New record of -37.0
Old record of -36.7 set in 1967
Records in this area have been kept since 1955

KEY LAKE AREA
New record of -48.7
Old record of -46.5 set in 1986
Records in this area have been kept since 1976