Saskatoon outdoor fall risk forecast

Icy sidewalk risk for seniors, updated throughout the day.

Next 24 hours

High

Icy, slippery sidewalks are likely. Older adults should avoid unnecessary trips on foot.

Highest risk around midnight

Right now

0°C

Mist

Feels like -2°C

Updated Wednesday 6:12 p.m. CST

Why this rating

Melting or rain followed by a refreeze can form black ice from midnight
Wet snow near 0 °C turns into slick slush from 6 p.m.

Hour by hour

Each bar shows the outdoor fall risk for that hour.

0°C 6 p.m. Moderate. Light snow
0°C 7 p.m. Moderate. Light snow
0°C 8 p.m. Moderate. Light snow
0°C 9 p.m. Moderate. Light snow
0°C 10 p.m. Moderate. Light snow
0°C 11 p.m. Moderate. Light snow
0°C midnight High. Light snow
0°C 1 a.m. High. Light snow
0°C 2 a.m. High. Light snow
0°C 3 a.m. High. Light snow
0°C 4 a.m. High. Light snow
0°C 5 a.m. High. Cloudy
0°C 6 a.m. High. Cloudy
0°C 7 a.m. Low. Cloudy
0°C 8 a.m. Low. Cloudy
0°C 9 a.m. Low. Cloudy
0°C 10 a.m. Low. Cloudy
1°C 11 a.m. Low. Cloudy
1°C noon Low. Cloudy
1°C 1 p.m. Low. Cloudy
1°C 2 p.m. Low. Cloudy
1°C 3 p.m. Low. Cloudy
1°C 4 p.m. Low. Cloudy
0°C 5 p.m. Low. Cloudy

Coming days

Today

High

1°C

Rain and snow

100% chance of precipitation

High 1°C · Low 0°C

Tomorrow

High

1°C

Light snow

100% chance of precipitation

High 1°C · Low -1°C

Friday

High

1°C

Mostly cloudy

High 1°C · Low -3°C

Saturday

Low

5°C

Mainly sunny

High 5°C · Low -3°C

Sunday

Low

1°C

Cloudy

High 1°C · Low -3°C

Monday

High

5°C

Light rain

91% chance of precipitation

High 5°C · Low -1°C

Tuesday

High

10°C

Mostly cloudy

High 10°C · Low 0°C

Staying safe today

Postpone errands on foot if you can, or ask for a ride or a delivery.
Wear ice cleats over your boots if you must go out.
Use a cane with an ice tip, and avoid curbs and slopes.
Keep your medical alert button on you at all times, even inside.
Caregivers: call or check in on older relatives who live alone.

SecurMEDIC in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Outdoor fall risk in Saskatoon today: High.

Medical alert systems in Saskatoon: help at the press of a button

When freezing rain hits Saskatoon, a fall on the front steps can leave an older adult unable to reach a phone. With a SecurMEDIC emergency panic button, help is one press away, day or night.

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Three ways to stay protected in Saskatoon

Home medical alert device SmartSAFE Home™ with automatic fall detection, for seniors who spend most of their day at home.
Mobile medical alert pendant SmartSAFE PLUS™, a waterproof SOS pendant for errands, appointments and walks around Saskatoon.
Medical alert watch with fall detection SmartSAFE EC100™, a waterproof, discreet watch that looks like an everyday watch.

Fall detection does not detect every fall, and false alerts can occur. Press the button whenever you need help.

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How the Outdoor Fall Index works

Several times a day we get the latest forecast for each city and look for the weather that makes sidewalks dangerous: freezing rain and drizzle, ice pellets, rain on frozen ground, thaws followed by a refreeze, and wet or heavy snow. Uncertain precipitation counts for less. Official freezing-rain and winter-storm alerts raise the rating automatically.

The four levels

Low Mostly clear walking; isolated icy patches possible.
Moderate Slippery spots likely; take extra care.
High Icy sidewalks likely; avoid unnecessary trips on foot.
Extreme Dangerous ice; stay indoors if you can.

Questions and answers

What is the outdoor fall risk forecast?

It is a daily rating, from Low to Extreme, of how likely sidewalks, steps and parking lots are to be icy or slippery in your city. It is designed for older adults and their caregivers, because falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among Canadian seniors.

Where does the weather data come from?

Forecasts and weather alerts come from Environment Canada and OpenWeather and are refreshed several times a day. SecurMEDIC calculates the outdoor fall risk rating from that data.

Is the rating a guarantee?

No. Conditions can vary from street to street, and snow clearing and salting make a big difference. Always look at the ground in front of you, and follow local alerts and public health advice.

What should I do if an older relative falls?

If they may be hurt, call 9-1-1 and don't try to lift them. Keep them warm and stay with them. A medical alert device lets someone who lives alone call for help even if they can't reach a phone.

The Outdoor Fall Index is general public information based on weather forecasts. It is not a guarantee of ground conditions or medical advice. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.

Weather data provided by Environment Canada and OpenWeather.