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After an estimated 22 cm of snow fell in the Saskatoon area during Friday’s spring storm, residents and city crews had light snow still falling during Saturday as they attempted to clean up.
The heavy wet snow was compounded by gusty northwest winds, and in an update on Saturday morning, City of Saskatoon said there were still some slippery sections on priority streets and drifting snow in outlying areas.
Dozens of crashes were recorded in Saskatoon during the storm on Friday, with Saskatoon police saying the total number of collisions was likely higher, as not all needed to be reported to police or required police help.
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Environment Canada said the snow would continue in Saskatoon all weekend, with a further 2 to 4 cm expected and a wind chill of -14 C overnight and on Sunday morning.
The city said plowing of Circle Drive and other expressways is ongoing and crews are monitoring roadways for icy conditions and applying salt — which is used to soften ice during mild cold temperatures — to improve traction along priority streets.
Even with the use of de-icing material, extra moisture may cause slippery conditions, the city added, especially on bridges where ice particles may be in the air above the river.
It also said crews were clearing sidewalks adjacent to city facilities, along multi-use pathways and cycle tracks, and grading snow from priority streets as needed, with 20 graders, 10 sanding trucks, eight plows and five sidewalk plows on the job Saturday.
The city provides an online map showing snow grading progress here, but on Saturday afternoon it had not been updated since April 17.
When will my road be plowed?
Priority 1 roads like freeways, major arterials, and bridges will be plowed within 12 hours after a snowstorm ends. This includes Circle Dr and streets with three or more lanes each way like Idylwyld Dr, 22nd St and College Dr.
Priority 2 roads like arterials with double lanes and Saskatoon Transit routes will be graded within 48 hours after a snowstorm ends. This includes streets like Clarence Ave, McKercher Dr and Millar Ave.
Priority 3 roads like collector streets, remaining Business Improvement District streets and school zones will be completed within 72 hours after a snowstorm ends. These include streets like Louise Ave, Howell Ave and Main St.
Keep your sidewalks clear
Saskatoon residents must clear sidewalks within 48 hours after a snowfall, and snow should not be shovelled into the street, but onto your property.
Non-residential properties are expected to clear sidewalks within 24 hours after a snowfall. Sidewalks should have at least 1.2 metres of cleared width and have minimal snow pack (less than 3 cm), according the the City of Saskatoon.
Cleared sidewalks should be free of any loose snow or debris and must not present a hazard nor be a hindrance to pedestrian traffic regardless of their mobility.
The city will clear sidewalks next to city-owned facilities, pedestrian overpasses, bridge walkways and high-pedestrian downtown sidewalks with built-in trees and landscaping, asphalt park pathways with street lighting are cleared within 48 hours after a snowstorm ends.
Uncleared sidewalks can be reported online here or leave a voicemail at 306-657-8766. All sidewalk complaints are investigated, according to the city.
If necessary, a bylaw inspector will issue a notice requiring the resident to clear their sidewalk within 24 or 48 hours, depending on the type of property. If the sidewalks still are not cleared within the deadline, a third-party contractor will do so and the cost will charged to the property owner.
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