Morning from the Gateway — here's what's moving in The Pas.

## This late clipper will mess up your drive

You know, you see all these folks down south talking about spring, and I just shake my head. Here we are, staring down the barrel of another Alberta Clipper, and Environment Canada is warning us about up to 20 centimetres of snow hitting the Parkland and Interlake. They're saying it'll be a mix of rain and snow on the Trans-Canada Highway, but up here, we know what that usually means for the Kelsey Trail and the Flin Flon Highway – straight up snow, and a lot of it.

It’s an April 7th forecast that feels more like early March. We've seen this before, of course, but it still throws a wrench in things when you're ready to start thinking about breakup and river levels on the Saskatchewan. For those working at Tolko or anyone planning a trip out to Clearwater Lake, this isn't just a nuisance; it's a reminder that winter holds on tight up here, even when the calendar says otherwise.

### What This Means for The Pas

* **Travel Delays:** Expect slower going on the winter roads, even if they're starting to get slushy. Anyone heading south to Winnipeg or west towards Flin Flon needs to add extra time.

* **Spring Pushing Back:** This late dump of snow pushes back the real feeling of spring. It affects everything from when folks can really start their spring hunting to how the ice fishing shacks come off the lakes.

* **Resourcefulness, As Always:** We're used to it, of course. It just means another round of bundling up and taking it slow on the roads.

It’s a good reminder that up here, the seasons don't always follow the calendar. You adapt, you prepare, and you keep an eye on that sky. It’s just how we do things in The Pas.

Phil Flett, MiTL Sports Desk. You can hear more of what's happening every morning with our crew — check it live at mornings.live.