After Saskatchewan got a taste of spring, the snow is back and it looks like it’s here to stay.

The timeline was delayed but the storm finally rolled into Saskatoon Tuesday afternoon, picking up for cars driving home from work.

Saskatoon is expected to get 15-25 cm of snow, while other parts of the province may get up to 25-30 cm with a second wave expected to stick around until Wednesday evening.

People are being urged to stay off the roads with the snow and wind combining to make for nearly whiteout conditions both inside and out of the city.

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The RCMP is warning drivers that roadways could quickly deteriorate, particularly in the central and southern areas of the province.

If you do need to go out, you are being warned to check the highway hotline and prepare yourself for the conditions.

“You can expect near-zero visibility at times. That’s going to make for some pretty treacherous travel conditions. If you can stay off the roads during this time and delay travel plans, I would urge you to do so,” said Danielle Desjardins a warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.

“If (you) do need to get on the roads, I would say drive with extreme caution. Give yourself enough time.”

The city of Saskatoon is also gearing up for the snowfall, with crews on the streets during the storm and sanding trucks managing icy sections.

Watch above for more on how Saskatchewan was hit hard with a February snowstorm.

Winter is making a comeback on the Prairies, with cold temperatures and heavy snow in the forecast.

Environment Canada says parts of southern Saskatchewan are under an orange snowfall warning, with an area stretching from Prince Albert to Estevan expecting up to 35 centimetres of snow by Thursday morning.

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The weather office also says a blowing snow advisory is in effect for much of southern Saskatchewan, with wind gusts forecast to reach up to 70 kilometres an hour.

Southern and western Manitoba are also expecting heavy snow, with 15 to 20 centimetres possible.

The blast of winter is also set to hit Alberta with as much as 25 centimetres of snow for much of the province.

Environment Canada says travel will be challenging and people should prepare for quickly changing road conditions.

Dense fog covered several portions of central and southeastern Saskatchewan on Saturday, meaning low to near-zero visibility on the roads.

This led to Environment Canada to issue a yellow advisory earlier Saturday morning. In Saskatoon, the fog wasn’t as severe, but it still covered the skyline of the city.

“When we have warm air moving over a cold surface, we start to see condensation forming in the form of fog and so that fog hangs around close to the ground and it lingers for a little bit, sometimes we see that fog dissipate when the sun gets high up in the sky,” explains weather specialist Noor Ra’fat.

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When travelling during a fog advisory, planning your route ahead of time and preparing to go slow is key.

According to the National Weather Service, it is also important to avoid using your high beams during a fog event and to leave plenty of distance between the car in front of you. In cases of extreme fog, it is best to turn on your hazard lights and pull over to a safe location until the fog starts to dissipate.

“Always remember that if you can see someone, sometimes they can’t see you and so this is especially important during low visibility times.” shares Ra’fat.

Meanwhile, a light drizzle in Saskatoon Saturday lasted until early afternoon. The rain was a surprise from the sky, as February is the driest month of the year in Saskatchewan.

“We’ve been seeing a lot of moisture pushing in from the pacific the past little while, frontal systems moving from B.C., as those systems move from across B.C. into Alberta and then further into Saskatchewan low pressure remains and sometimes it falls in the way of rain.” says Ra’fat.

As for the spring-like weather, sunny conditions are expected for the rest of the weekend and into next week.