Mounties urge drivers to be cautious after spring storm hits Sask.

RCMP officers are urging drivers to use plenty of caution on the roads and highways after a spring storm swept through Saskatchewan, bringing plenty of snow and freezing rain along with it.

A snowfall warning from Environment Canada remained in effect on Friday afternoon, covering Saskatoon and the surrounding area, and stretching west to the Alberta border.

Meanwhile, Regina and much of southern Saskatchewan was under an advisory warning of freezing drizzle, which was creating treacherous conditions on many of the province’s highways.

Saskatchewan RCMP said in a news release on Friday afternoon it had received six reports of jackknifed semis in the Hanley and Kenaston areas, adding that officers were at the scenes and people should avoid unnecessary travel in the area, particularly between Dundurn and Bladworth.

RCMP said no injuries have been reported to police.

Other areas reporting reduced road conditions include Prince Albert and east of Saskatoon

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“From 10 a.m. yesterday to 10 a.m. today, Saskatchewan RCMP’s Division Operational Communications Centre received 80 traffic-related reports – including 38 of collisions,” the Saskatchewan RCMP said on Friday morning in a statement.

“We’re not out of the woods yet: reports show that roads in parts of the province are snow-covered. There are some areas where travel is not yet recommended.”

Anyone travelling on Friday was encouraged to check road conditions before heading out, and consider delaying travel depending on how the roads are looking.

“There’s lots going on in the province this weekend, from kids’ sports tournaments to the world men’s curling championship kicking off in Moose Jaw,” superintendent Grant St. Germain, who leads Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services, said in a statement.

“Whatever your plans are this weekend, if they involve potential travel, make safe decisions. Stay home if it’s dangerous. Drive to road conditions.

“I’ve been out patrolling this morning and I’ve seen many motorists driving way too fast for the terrible road conditions – even if they were below the speed limit. Don’t be that person that jeopardizes the safety of those in your vehicle and others on the road.”

The latest information on road conditions can be found on the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline.

Read more:

• Crews working to clear Saskatoon streets after late-season storm
• Spring snowstorm causes treacherous road conditions across central Sask.
• Snow brings highway warnings to central Saskatchewan