Sask. RCMP caution travel in the southern portion of the province

Saskatchewan RCMP is cautioning travel in the southern part of the province with the current weather situation. 

They’ve noted the following conditions have developed which have impacted road conditions.  

Ice 

Snow-covered lanes 

Drifting and blowing snow 

Heavy snow 

Around the Humboldt area on Wednesday afternoon, there is reduced visibility reported on Highway #5, otherwise some loose swirling and drifting snow.  

Conditions are expected to take a downturn later tonight with the wind speed expected to increase later Wednesday night and will carry over into Thursday with blowing snow.  

Travellers can access information on road conditions and track which roads have been plowed, salted, and/or sanded within the last two hours at hotline.gov.sk.ca/map 

A snowfall warning has been issued south of Strasbourg and east of Foam Lake, encompassing most of the southern and eastern portions of the province.