City crews prepared for significant spring snowfall

Environment & Climate Change Canada is forecasting a significant snowfall beginning overnight Wednesday into early Thursday morning, with as much as 10-15cm of accumulation in Saskatoon. Snowfall is anticipated to be steady and rapidly accumulating through the day Thursday, with gusty winds creating areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility. Heavier snow is expected to taper off Thursday evening, with light flurries possible into Friday morning.

Given the expected accumulation and blowing snow, residents should anticipate slower travel and changing road conditions. Drivers are encouraged to adjust to conditions, allow extra travel time and maintain a safe following distance.

Plows, graders and sanders will focus on Priority Streets such as Circle Drive and Idylwyld Drive to maintain safe and passable conditions. Crews will continue working through the day as conditions evolve. Watch for their blue and amber flashing lights and give operators the room they need to work safely.

Operational planning will also consider forecasted warmer temperatures following the storm, which are expected to contribute to melting. Crews will balance immediate safety needs with efficient use of resources while maintaining safe driving conditions across the city.

If a snow event is declared, residents will be able to follow snow grading 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.