City crews sanding, plowing and grading high-traffic streets through the city

Saskatoon received just under 10 centimeters of snow overnight. City snow crews were working through the night and will continue to focus on keeping high speed and high traffic streets, intersections and bridge decks clear while it’s still snowing. Even with the use of de-icing material, extra moisture may cause slippery conditions during peak driving times, especially on bridges.

The first snow event of the season was declared this morning, which means contractors are called in to assist City crews with clean-up. Today, there are ­25 graders, 11 sanders, 7 plows and 5 sidewalk plows moving around the city.

The snow event response follows the Priority Street system:

Priority 1 – Freeways and major arterials. This includes Circle Dr and streets with three+ lanes each way like Idylwyld Dr, 22nd St and College Dr.

Priority 2 - Arterials with double-lanes and bus routes. Double-lane streets like Clarence Ave, McKercher Dr and Millar Ave.

Priority 3 - Collector streets, remaining Business Improvement District streets and school zones. These streets take you through your neighbourhood like Louise Ave, Howell Ave, and Main St.

Drivers should be aware of changing weather that can affect road and sidewalk conditions and adjust their driving for the conditions. Leave extra room 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 at http://www.saskatoon.ca/snowreport.