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Drivers in west central Saskatchewan faced yet another day of reduced visibility in roadways on Friday as winter weather persisted. The region, still recovering from a winter storm on Wednesday, saw an additional 5 cm of snow coupled with gusty winds. These conditions led to drifting snow, reduced visibility, and icy roadways, making travel challenging and, at times, treacherous.
In Kindersley, intersections ice build-up, caused several incidents, including semi-truck spinouts. Near Rosetown, winter driving conditions contributed to a more serious incident when an ambulance veered into the ditch three miles east of town. Thankfully, no injuries were reported in the incident.
The Saskatchewan Highway Hotline reported that many highways in the region were partially covered with snow and experiencing drifting and blowing snow. On Wednesday, travel on these same roads was classified as "not recommended" due to severe conditions, with many motorists opting to stay off the highways altogether.
Despite the efforts of road crews working to sand and clear highways, the gusty winds have hindered progress, constantly blowing snow back onto cleared roads.
The forecast suggests winds may ease heading into the weekend, but warmer temperatures are expected to move in.