SASKATOON - The City of Saskatoon says the city received 25 centimetres of snow throughout the weekend and everyone is digging out now that the snow is tapering off.
City and extra contractor snow crews focused on keeping high-speed and high-traffic streets, intersections and bridge decks clear while it snowed and will begin moving through the priority street grading system over the next 72 hours, said a media release issued at 5:35 p.m.
Overnight Sunday, 36 graders, 15 sanders, 11 plows and five sidewalk plows will make progress on the freeways and major arterials and begin to address some bus routes where snow accumulation is affecting traffic movement. Following grading, the next priority will be snow removal from downtown and school zones.
Crews will also start on city facility sidewalks, Meewasin Trail, park pathways with street lighting, pathways along freeways and arterials, and bridge/overpass walkways.
How you can help
The city says stay home if you can, as snow crews can make more progress clearing roads when fewer vehicles are out. Consider taking Saskatoon Transit if you must travel.
Clear your sidewalk within 48 hours on residential streets and within 24 hours in business areas.
Help your neighbour clear their sidewalk or dig out their vehicle, when possible.
Drivers, leave extra room for quick stopping and watch for blue and yellow flashing lights on road equipment.
Learn more about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow and stay in the snow with daily updates at saskatoon.ca/snowreport.
