Winter weather road conditions worsen in Saskatoon

SASKATOON – With strong wind and snow expected to continue Wednesday night, Saskatoon drivers are reminded to slow down in the city and on highways.

Environment Canada has forecast strong wind and up to ten centimetres of snow across much of southern Saskatchewan.

This evening, Saskatoon is expected to experience a low of minus 24 with a wind chill of around minus 29.

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Streets may become very icy, due to 60km/h winds blowing snow across roadways.

Saskatoon police are advising motorists to use caution as road conditions deteriorate in and around the city.

If a collision occurs with no injuries drivers are asked to remove vehicles from the roadway to exchange information, so as not to create another collision(s).

A local snow event has been declared and crews are currently working to keep priority one streets clear and sanded. Snow crews will be doing their best so please keep a safe distance from the equipment.

Local streets scheduled for snow grading to remove ruts today will be rescheduled.

A new schedule will be posted once the snowfall subsides and crews complete priority streets.

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