SASKATOON — Saskatoon received just under 10 centimetres of snow overnight and heavy and blowing snow is to continue through the day and into the night, according to Environment Canada.
City snow crews were working through the night and will continue to focus on keeping high-speed and high-traffic streets, intersections and bridge decks clear while it’s still snowing. Even with the use of de-icing material, extra moisture may cause slippery conditions during peak driving times, especially on bridges.
The first snow event of the season was declared this morning, which means contractors are called in to assist city crews with clean-up. Today, there are 25 graders, 11 sanders, sevem plows and five sidewalk plows moving around the city.
The snow event response follows the Priority Street system:
Priority 1 – Freeways and major arterials. This includes Circle Drive and streets with three or more lanes each way like Idylwyld Drive, 22nd Street and College Drive.
Priority 2 - Arterials with double lanes and bus routes. Double-lane streets like Clarence Avenue McKercher Drive and Millar Avenue.
Priority 3 - Collector streets, remaining Business Improvement District streets and school zones. These streets traverse neighbourhoods like Louise Avenue, Howell Avenue and Main Street.
Drivers should be aware of changing weather that can affect road and sidewalk conditions and adjust their driving for the conditions, the city advises. Leave extra room and watch for blue and yellow flashing lights on road equipment.
Learn more about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow and stay in the snow at http://www.saskatoon.ca/snowreport
