Its been a day.
The snow has eased off after falling steadily since Saturday afternoon. The snow was also driven by powerful winds with gusts touching 80 kilometres an hour. That has this higher than expected snowfall to accumulate in drifts. Some parts of roads have little snow, others have deep drifts, especially between the tire tracks, which caused more than a few cars to dig in, slide, and skid to a stop.
The City of Regina does have crews out working the major routes. Its expected the “snow routes” will go into effect when the city is set for a full plow.
Regina remains under a “Blowing Snow Advisory”, despite the fact the wind has eased off.
The snow and wind will continue to ease off by Monday morning in the Regina area, but flurries remain in the weather forecast off and on throughout the week.
For the latest Highway Conditions, click the link below.
www.saskatchewan.ca/highwayhotline
Below is the latest information from the “Highway Hotline” as of 3:30 pm, Sunday November 6th.
Trans-Canada Highway
Manitoba Border to Whitewood: Travel Not Recommended, Reduced Visibility, Slush, Icy or Slippery Sections, Wet Subject to Freezing and Drifting Snow
Whitewood to Indian Head: Travel not Recommended, Reduced Visibility, Icy or Slippery Sections, Loose Snow and Drifting Snow
Indian Head to Regina: Reduced Visibility, Icy or Slippery Sections, Loose Snow and Drifting Snow
Regina to Belle Plaine: Travel Not Recommended, Poor Visibility, Ice Covered, Snow Drifts and Drifting Snow
Belle Plaine to Swift Current: Reduced Visibility, Ice Covered, Slush, Icy or Slippery Sections, Wet Subject to Freezing, Swirling Snow and Drifting Snow
Swift Current to Alberta Border: Reduced Visibility, Ice Covered, Icy or Slippery Sections, Wet Subject to Freezing and Drifting Snow
LATEST SUMMARY OF PROVINCIAL HIGHWAY CONDITIONS LISTED BY DISTRICT:
WEYBURN: Travel Not Recommended, Zero Visibility, Ice Covered, Icy or Slippery Sections, Loose Snow, Swirling Snow and Drifting Snow
Carlyle: Icy or Slippery Sections and Drifting Snow
REGINA BYPASS: Reduced Visibility, Icy or Slippery Sections, Swirling Snow and Drifting Snow
MOOSE JAW: Reduced Visibility, Ice Covered, Icy or Slippery Sections, Loose Snow, Snow Packed, Snow Drifts, Swirling Snow and Drifting Snow
Regina: Travel Not Recommended, Poor Visibility, Ice Covered, Snow Drifts and Drifting Snow
SWIFT CURRENT: Reduced Visibility, Ice Covered, Icy or Slippery Sections, Loose Snow, Snow Packed, Snow Drifts, Swirling Snow and Drifting Snow
Swift Current and Morse Area: Travel Not Recommended, Ice Covered, Slush, Icy or Slippery Sections, Wet Subject to Freezing and Drifting Snow
YORKTON: Reduced Visibility, Ice Covered, Icy or Slippery Sections, Heavy Snow, Loose Snow, Snow Packed, Snow Drifts, Swirling Snow and Drifting Snow
Kamsack: Reduced Visibility, Slush, Icy or Slippery Sections, Loose Snow, Snow Packed, Wet Subject to Freezing, Swirling Snow and Drifting Snow
Elfros, Leross: Travel Not Recommended, Reduced Visibility, Icy or Slippery Sections, Heavy Snow, Loose Snow, Snow Drifts, Swirling Snow and Drifting Snow
SASKATOON: Ice Covered, Icy or Slippery Sections, Loose Snow, Snow Packed, Snow Drifts, Wet Subject to Freezing, Swirling Snow and Drifting Snow
Saskatoon East, Kenaston and Lanigan: Travel Not Recommended, Reduced Visibility, Ice Covered, Slush, Icy or Slippery Sections, Loose Snow, Wet Subject to Freezing and Drifting Snow
