UPDATE: Travel conditions remain treacherous in some parts of southern Saskatchewan.
According to the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure's Highway Hotline, Highway 1 was closed from Moose Jaw to Regina at one point, but it is now open again. Travel is not recommended on a number of other highways in the south and elsewhere in the province.
The blowing snow advisory, issued early Friday for most of southern Saskatchewan, has been lifted.
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REGINA - The Saskatchewan RCMP advised the public on Jan. 31 that winter weather was impacting road conditions in parts of the province, including Regina and the surrounding area.
In a news release issued Jan. 31 just after 5 p.m., the RCMP said the following factors are impacting road conditions and/or visibility:
- Snow-covered lanes;
- Drifting and blowing snow; and
- Strong winds.
Before travelling, the RCMP asks people to check the weather and road conditions along your route. If poor weather or road conditions exist or are forecasted, consider delaying travel if possible. If travel is necessary, stay on roads that have recently received road maintenance. Travellers can access information on road conditions and track which roads have been plowed, salted, and/or sanded within the last two hours at the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure's Highway Hotline, hotline.gov.sk.ca/map.
