City crews continue road maintenance efforts through challenging snow and wind conditions

City crews and contractors have worked through the day plowing and grading the driving lanes of Circle Drive, expressways, ramps and major arterial roads. Our goal remains maintaining safety and mobility on Saskatoon's priority streets despite challenging conditions.

Neighborhoods that aren’t fully developed and those exposed to winds are especially susceptible to heavy drifting. To address this, the City has deployed 11 additional pieces of large equipment, including loaders that have been clearing paths in neighbourhoods throughout the day. Areas like Claypool Drive next to the airport are being monitored and addressed continuously due to heavy drifting. Snow fences have proven insufficient against this storm's intensity, and wind can undo work that crews have done, necessitating return visits.

The storm is expected to ease by the afternoon, at which point a snow event will be declared and major cleanup operations, including sidewalk and pathway maintenance, will begin. Grading snow on residential and local streets is not in the budget for normal Saskatoon winters. For more information on the City of Saskatoon’s snow maintenance strategy, head to saskatoon.ca/snow.

We understand the inconvenience posed by snow drifted streets and assure you that crews are working reopen them. Residents can report streets affected by to heavy drifting to our Customer Care Center at 306-975-2476. When planning your route, it's advisable to use major roads as much as possible and allow extra time for your commute.

Your cooperation and patience are greatly appreciated as we navigate through this challenging weather.