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A sudden snowstorm created near white-out conditions and slippery roads in Saskatoon and surrounding areas on Monday afternoon.
Despite Environment Canada forecasting 2-4 cm of snow overnight to Tuesday, that amount had fallen in many parts of the city by 6:30 p.m., with many CKOM and Rock 102 listeners texting in about worsening road conditions asking on-air announcers to remind people to turn on vehicle lights to assist visibility.
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What an adventure on the roads in #yxe this evening. Whiteout conditions have eased but roads very icy. Drive with care. #skstorm @CKOMNews pic.twitter.com/M8T3PfaqIf
— Brent Bosker (@brentbosker) February 24, 2026
Although the snow had eased by 7 p.m., roads were still slick.
No weather alerts were issued, and no statements were issued by Saskatoon Police Service or the City of Saskatoon.
Snow covered roads on a highway camera on Highway 7 near Vanscoy, west of Saskatoon on Monday night. (Highway Hotline camera)
People on social media were reporting Circle Drive traffic was at a crawl in both directions, and traffic in Martensville was snarled because of a crash. Many roads were affected by blowing snow.
Saskatchewan’s Highway Hotline map at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 23, 2026. (Highway Hotline screengrab)
Saskatchewan’s Highway Hotline map at 6:30 p.m. showed snow-covered roads in the city, as well on Highways 7, 11, 12, 14, 16.
Ummm… not quite the definition of “light snow” @environmentca, I think? pic.twitter.com/JOv91jucFc
— Lara Fominoff (@LaraFominoff) February 24, 2026
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