SASKATCHEWAN - The Saskatchewan Highway Hotline is not recommending travel between Saskatoon and Regina Friday morning.
According to the hotline, there is reduced visibility, slush, ice, loose snow and swirling snow.
There is no weather alert by Environment Canada, but there is snow forecast for the area.
Meanwhile, Saskatchewan RCMP advise the public that winter weather is impacting road conditions throughout Saskatchewan.
The following factors are impacting road conditions and/or visibility:
- Ice
- Snow-covered lanes
- Drifting and blowing snow
- Road closures/detours
- Strong winds
Before travelling, say RCMP, check the weather and road conditions along your route. If poor weather or road conditions exist or are forecasted, consider delaying travel if possible. If travel is necessary, stay on roads that have recently received road maintenance. Travellers can access information on road conditions and track which roads have been plowed, salted, and/or sanded within the last two hours at hotline.gov.sk.ca/map (English only).
Saskatchewan RCMP remind the public to avoid calling 911 or local RCMP detachments for updates on road conditions. Calling 911 must be reserved for emergencies and crimes in progress, and using it in non-emergent situations could prevent someone with a life-threatening emergency from getting help.
For more information on how to prepare for winter driving, visit here.
