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Crews cleaning up in Saskatoon following heavy snowfall

Snow Event status invoked: Drivers asked to ensure workers’ safety.
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Twenty-Eight graders and six plows are working to clear snow from priority streets like freeways, arterial roads and collector streets.

SASKATOON — The City of Saskatoon has declared a Snow Event following heavy snowfall Thursday and Friday morning, with 12 cm of snow accumulation. Strong winds have also created challenging road conditions with drifting and icy surfaces.

Twenty-Eight graders and six plows are working to clear snow from priority streets like freeways, arterial roads and collector streets. Snow will be stored on medians, boulevards and parking lanes to maintain mobility. Fourteen sanders are working to improve traction in icy areas, and six sidewalk plows are clearing city-owned pathways and sidewalks.

Drivers should be aware to adjust driving habits by slowing down and increasing following distances between vehicles. Give road equipment the space it needs to operate, and watch for blue and yellow flashing lights.

The status of snow clearing throughout the city can be monitored through the . More information, including the City’s level of service, can be found at . Stay in the know by checking the latest Snow & Ice Report posted to

 

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