City crews geared up to respond to snowfall warning for Saskatoon

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a snowfall warning for Saskatoon, forecasting an accumulation of 15 to 25 centimetres of snow falling this afternoon and overnight. This amount of snow can quickly create challenging driving conditions, including slippery sections on high-traffic routes.

City crews will be on the streets during the storm. Sanding trucks will manage icy sections while plows and graders will clear snow as it accumulates on priority routes.

Drivers are asked to watch for blue and amber flashing lights on road maintenance equipment and give operators the room they need to work safely.

Once a Snow Event is declared – following a more than 5 cm snowfall - residents can follow progress through the Priority Street Snow Grading Map. More information, including the City’s winter road maintenance service level, is available at saskatoon.ca/snow.

Saskatoon Transit will monitor and adjust service as needed; however, service can be delayed or interrupted by collisions, blown-in streets and bus stops that are not accessible due to snowfall and drifts. Stay informed: check Saskatoon Transit service alerts for detours or temporary bus stop closures and view real-time bus locations on third-party apps like Transit and Google Transit on desktop. Pin the routes you use often and receive service alert push notifications.