Saskatchewan gets 1st blast of wintry weather
Saskatchewan has received its first blast of wintry weather — with snow and slippery roads causing problems in a number of areas.
The Highways Ministry said travel was not recommended on the sections of some major highways, including portions of Highway 11 between Regina and Saskatoon and between Saskatoon and Prince Albert.
Central and western Saskatchewan got it the worst, with 10 to 15 centimetres of snow expected in some communities.
City snow plows were busy in Saskatoon Monday morning, which received about 6 cm overnight and was under a weather warning.
Icy conditions were contributing to some traffic accidents.
Around 3 a.m. CST, a semi-truck rolled on Highway 16 near Boychuk Drive and ended up in the ditch, leaving the driver with minor injuries. Slippery conditions were believed to be a factor.
The storm was over the eastern part of the province Monday morning and was moving into Manitoba today. A further 2 to 4 cm of snow are expected in parts of Saskatchewan today.
Strong northwesterly winds are blowing the snow around, reducing visibility and causing poor travelling conditions, particularly around Saskatoon and northwest of North Battleford.
If there's one city that got off easy, it was Regina. It received just a dusting of snow, although freezing temperatures and gusting winds made it an unpleasant walk to work and school for many.
Motorists planning to use the highways are being advised to check the Highway Hotline.
