City grading priority streets following more than ten centimeters of snow and heavy drifting

Tuesday’s snow storm lasted through most of the night and covered Saskatoon with approximately 10 centimeters of snow and heavy drifting.  Icy conditions exist due to the recent rain that froze as temperatures dropped with the snowstorm.  City crews worked all through the night ploughing Circle Drive and grading snow from major arterials and sanding icy intersections and bridge decks as it snowed.   

Now that the snow stopped falling, a snow event is declared and 30 graders, 10 high speed plows, 20 sanders and 16 sidewalk plows operated by City and contractor crews are tackling sidewalks, pathways and the driving lanes of priority streets over the next 72 hours.  

Priority 1 – Freeways, major arterials, bridges will be plowed within 12 hours. 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 will be graded within 36 hours after a snowstorm ends. Double-lane streets like Clarence Ave, McKercher Dr and Millar Ave. 

Priority 3 - Collector streets, remaining Business Improvement District streets and school zones will be completed within 72 hours after a snowstorm ends. These streets take you through your neighbourhood like Louise Ave, Howell Ave and Main St. 

Sidewalks and Pathways - City facility sidewalks, Meewasin Trail, park pathways with street lighting, pathways along freeways and arterials and bridge/overpass walkways are graded within 48 hours. Wanuskewin Rd, McClocklin Rd, Saskatoon Transit terminals, Sen. Sid Buckwold Bridge walkway, Saskatoon Zoo and Forestry Farm Park, Attridge Dr and Leisure Centres. 

Drivers should adjust their driving for the road conditions, leave extra room and watch for blue and yellow flashing lights on road equipment. When safe to do so, you can report icy locations to the Customer Care Centre at 306-975-2476 or e-mail customercare@saskatoon.ca.