The City of Saskatoon says the majority of streets throughout the city are completely blocked with snow. Circle Drive is passable, but some ramps are not. College Drive, 8th Street, 22nd Street, and Idylwyld Drive have barely one lane open. All other Priority 1 streets are blocked with snow.
Priority streets include Circle Drive, College Drive, Idylwyld Drive, 8th Street, 22nd Street, bridges, overpasses, and ramps.

Goran Saric, Director of Roadways, Fleet and Support says, “Last night was a challenge as we were having to balance plowing and grading with helping emergency services rescue stranded motorists.” He says, “Once the highest priority streets are cleared, we’ll move through the rest of the system, at times returning to the highest priority roads multiple times to improve mobility.”

The City is asking residents to avoid unnecessary travel so clearing can continue and emergency vehicles can get through. If travel is necessary, adjust for driving conditions and watch for snow removal crews equipped with blue and amber flashing lights. Some traffic signs and signals are covered with snow, so drivers should practice extra caution at intersections.

Transit service is suspended and will resume service once Priority 1 streets become accessible. Service will be expanded as conditions allow.

Garbage and Recycling collection for Monday has been suspended. Collection has been rescheduled for Saturday. The Landfill opening has been delayed.

Leisure Centres will remain closed today to all programming, rentals, and Book-a-Visit drop-in activities. Shaw Centre and the Cliff Wright Branch Library in Lakewood Civic Centre will remain open as election polling stations from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Shaw, Cosmo, Lakewood, and Lawson Civic Centres will also be open from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for election ballot drop-off locations. In addition, all City Arenas will remain closed until at least 4:00 p.m.