A snowfall warning is in place for several communities in the province including Saskatoon as the region readies for a long period of snow with total accumulations of 10 to 20 cm by Friday afternoon.

Snow has already begun to fall along a slow moving frontal boundary in southwestern sections early this morning.

Environment Canada says this area of snow will continue to move towards the north and east as the day progresses. The heaviest snowfall accumulations are expected to begin tonight, stretching from the Battlefords region southeastwards, through Regina, towards Weyburn and Carlyle.

Although snow will begin falling tonight in Saskatoon, the heaviest accumulations are expected to fall west of the city overnight. However, this heavy snow should make its way into the city by Friday morning.