Fog advisories lifted across Saskatchewan

Visibility was improving on highways across Saskatchewan as the Friday morning fog burned off.

The fog advisories that Environment Canada had issued for many areas across the province were lifted just after noon.

While weather conditions improved, so did the roads in the province.

According to the Highway Hotline, visibility was still reduced on the Trans-Canada Highway from Mortlach to Rush Lake, on Highway 11 from Regina to Lumsden, on Highway 11 from Saskatoon to Hague, on Highway 12 from Saskatoon to Hepburn, and on Highway 16 from Saskatoon to Langham.

Highways 7, 14 and 60 southwest of Saskatoon also had reduced visibility, as did Highway 3 from Crooked River to Prairie River.

On Friday afternoon, the Regina Police Service said high-speed roads in the Queen City were slick. According to a tweet, officers had responded to six crashes since 9 a.m. that were caused by the icy roads.

@reginapolice have responded to six collisions since 9:00 a.m. today (most since noon). None of today's mvcs involve injury, thankfully. It's VERY icy out there, especially on Ring Road and other higher-speed roadways. Take your time; follow at a distance and please slow down! pic.twitter.com/q8vpPlaAV0

— Regina Police (@reginapolice) January 6, 2023