A multi-vehicle collision on Circle Drive East between College Drive and Eighth Street was one of a few dozen fender benders that kept Saskatoon police busy Friday afternoon. (Sheldon Olech/Submitted)

Dozens of crashes reported on Saskatoon roads as city declares snow event

By CKOM News Nov 28, 2025 | 5:23 PM

More than 35 crashes have been reported to Saskatoon police since 8 a.m. Friday, and officers are warning drivers to be cautious when driving in the slick conditions.

Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) said crashes were still being reported to them on Friday afternoon and motorists should drive to the conditions by reducing speed, making sire their vehicles were cleared of snow and ice, increasing their distance between any vehicle ahead, and allowing extra travel time.

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A semi slid off the Highway 7 rail overpass at 11th Street West on Nov. 28, 2025. The driver was not injured. (Saskatoon Fire Department/Submitted)

Highway 7 eastbound was closed while westbound traffic was limited to one lane early on Friday afternoon after a semi slid off the Highway 7 rail overpass at 11th Street West, Saskatoon Fire Department said.

The fire department rescued the driver from the truck cab and said he was not injured.

Meanwhile, the City of Saskatoon declared a snow event in the afternoon after more than five centimetres of snow had fallen.

The city said in a news release that 28 graders, eight plows and 16 sanding and salting trucks were maintaining priority streets.

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 36 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.

The city provides an online map showing snow grading progress here.

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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