SASKATCHEWAN--Old Man Winter flexed his muscles on Jan. 24 bringing in snow and high winds resulting in numerous blowing snow advisories.
Mid afternoon of Jan. 24 a fast and furious system delivered white out conditions across the province and for some areas, unfavorable winter weather conditions continued causing travel woes throughout Saskatchewan.
Numerous travel warnings were issued including many by motorists travelling on the highways at the time, posting on social media of accidents or zero visibility causing stranded travellers.
In true Saskatchewan fashion, highway communities offered refuge for travellers stranded by the storm. The Town of Wadena post was shared noting that the community’s Legion Hall was set up for stranded motorists wanting to wait out the storm. Hanley offered their Senior Centre as a safe haven for stranded motorists.
Brad Owen posted on Facebook around 7:30 p.m. “Due to poor visibility, Kenaston Place is now open for storm stranded travellers. Blankets, bathrooms, water and snacks are available. Our rink is also open right off the highway and the kitchen will be open for a couple of hours.”
The Highway Hotline showed a number of highways listed as travel not recommended and Highway #1 from Regina to Moose Jaw, as of 9:30 p.m. Jan. 24 was showing closed as visibility was zero.
