SASKATCHEWAN - Road conditions around Moose Jaw and extending west to the border along Highway 1 have improved.
Highway 301 from Moose Jaw to Buffalo Pound Park were early not recommend travel by the Highway Hotline. It was the same for Highway 363 leading out of Moose Jaw, where there were snow drifts, drifting snow and ice, as well as reduced visibility.
Highway 1 from Swift Current nearly to Tompkins, past Gull Lake was also not recommended for travel by the Highway Hotline, due to fog and ice, but the status has been changed to partly covered. There is an issue to do with visibility, however.
Highway 19 from the Number One to Hodgeville is still not recommended for travel with drifting snow and ice, as well as part of Highway 363 east and west of Hodgeville.
Be sure to check the before venturing out.
Saturday evening, Saskatchewan RCMP said they were continuing to respond to weather-related collisions and incidents in southwest Saskatchewan due snowy and icy road conditions and high winds.
RCMP recommendations
Before travelling, 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 hotline.gov.sk.ca/map (English only).
If you have to stop on a highway for any reason, please pull over to the right shoulder if it’s possible and safe. Don’t block intersections.
If you are stranded or stopped roadside, Saskatchewan RCMP urge you do the following:
Always stay with your vehicle.
- Stay warm. Periodically turn your vehicle on, but be mindful to conserve your fuel and battery.
- Make sure your tailpipe remains clear of ice and snow, or carbon monoxide could potentially seep into your vehicle.
- Periodically lower your window slightly on the side of your vehicle that is downwind, allowing for fresh air to enter the vehicle.
