City’s snow crews keep traffic and services moving during major snowfall, City declares snow event
City and contractor snow crews worked through the night and all day today clearing driving lanes along Circle Drive and priority streets as approximately 15 centimetres of snow accumulated over Tuesday night and Wednesday. Crews are operating 30 graders, 10 snowplows and 8 sanders around the clock. With snow expected to stop falling by early evening, they will return to the Priority 1 streets for curb-to-curb clearing around 6 p.m.
While deep snow accumulation in some areas created short-term detours or minor delays, Saskatoon Transit and waste collection operations were not greatly impacted.
What you can expect from us
- Crews will grade Priority 1 streets like Circle Dr and streets with three+ lanes each way like Idylwyld Dr, 22nd St and College Dr.
- By 12 hours in, we plan to move onto Priority 2 double-lane streets like Clarence Ave, McKercher Dr and Millar Ave.
- Next, we will get to the Priority 3 streets that take you through your neighbourhood like Louise Ave, Howell Ave and Main St.
- We will also clear City facility sidewalks, Meewasin Trail, pathways along major routes, and walkways over bridges and overpasses within 48 hours.
How you can help us
- When you see the blue and amber flashing lights of snow crews, please slow down, remain at least 15 metres (2.5 car lengths) behind, and be prepared to stop.
- Anticipate winter driving conditions and adjust your driving. This includes slowing down and allowing more space between vehicles.
- Clear your business sidewalks within 24 hours and residential sidewalks within 48 hours. Please keep this snow on your property.
Learn about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow and check the latest Snow & Ice Report posted to saskatoon.ca/SnowReport.