Check highways before heading out, weather remains an issue

SASKATCHEWAN — Blowing snow affected conditions on many roads in Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdiction on Friday.

Saskatchewan RCMP’s Division Operational Communications Centre received approximately 55 weather-related calls for service from midnight to 2 p.m. on Jan. 17. These calls include motor vehicle collisions, as well as traffic hazards like vehicles stuck or in ditches.

It’s not all over yet, RCMP says in a news release issued at 3:41 p.m. Though weather is forecasted to improve over the course of the day, roads conditions are still poor in many areas.

“If you’re thinking of heading out, we urge you to check the Highway Hotline for road conditions and to track which roads have been plowed, salted, and/or sanded within the last two hours,” RCMP reminded.

Highway hotline can be accessed at hotline.gov.sk.ca/map.