Saskatchewan prepares for a weekend of heavy snow [Video]

Saskatchewan may have gotten its first real taste of winter this week, but people can expect a lot more snow this weekend.

Environment Canada said most places in Saskatchewan can expect up to 20 centimetres of snow, with some areas forecast to get up to 40 centimetres.

“The bulk of that snow will fall in the North Battleford, Kindersley and Saskatoon area,” Anielle Desjardins, a meteorologist with Environment Canada said.

“Luckily, with this system there is not a lot of wind. It will be a little bit gusty once the snow has fallen. But it’s just going to be some really heavy, fluffy snow.”

With more snow incoming, the province is getting ready for poor highway conditions.

In the last 24 hours, CAA Saskatchewan has seen close to 200 calls for services, with 79 in Regina.

CAA said wait times for tows and roadside assistance range between 30 to 60 …