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Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a special weather statement for Saskatoon, forecasting 10 to 20 cm of heavy, wet snow along with strong winds beginning Thursday morning. Freezing rain is also possible with this system which is expected to taper off Friday evening.

Roadway crews are prepared to respond and will closely monitor road conditions while addressing snow and ice along priority streets, ramps, bridges and busy intersections. However, the strong winds may blow sand and salt off treated surfaces, potentially leading to icy spots.

What this means for drivers:

• Heavy snow, strong wind and possible freezing rain will create hazardous driving conditions with icy roads and low visibility, especially on open roads and bridges.

• Crews will be out plowing and applying sand and salt to improve traction, but roads may still be slippery.

• Plan for extra travel time and adjust driving for the conditions—leave a safe distance between vehicles.

Open areas are particularly vulnerable to snow drifting, with some streets accumulating deep drifts. Please avoid driving through these drifts. Crews will clear them with graders and plows when visibility improves.

When approaching road maintenance equipment with blue and amber flashing lights, ensure you give operators plenty of space to work safely. Stay well back, avoid passing and drive with caution around snow-clearing equipment.

For more information about winter road maintenance visit saskatoon.ca/snow, and stay updated on current conditions with the Snow & Ice Report.

Six artists who recently participated in the Bunkhouse Studios program are hosting a come-and-go exhibition of their work on Saturday, March 29 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Studio C, located at 409 Ave C North in Saskatoon.

Artists Alexa Hainsworth, Kevin Wesaquate, Qiming Sun, Tetiana Hrytsenko, Ty McCaig and Xiao Han will be sharing works inspired by their time in the City of Saskatoon’s Bunkhouse Studios program.

Residents are encouraged to come to the event to view the art and talk with the artists about their residency experiences in the historic Bunkhouse at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo and the Albert Community Centre.

The Bunkhouse Studios is an artist-in-residence program sponsored by the City of Saskatoon that ran from 2019 to 2024.

For more information visit saskatoon.ca/artandculture.