Saskatoon crews out de-icing after slushy overnight snowfall

Saskatoon woke up to a light cover of slushy snow on Nov. 19, 2025. (Rory MacLean / CTV News)

Saskatoon residents faced a slippery commute Wednesday morning, after about four centimetres of snow fell overnight.

City crews were out clearing the slushy snow and applying de-icing material along Circle Drive starting around 3 a.m. Wednesday, the City of Saskatoon said in a news release.

The city cautions drivers to leave extra room while driving in these conditions.

“Slushy snow and freezing temperatures are creating some slippery conditions at intersections, bridge decks, and on and off ramps,” the city said.

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Environment and Climate Change Canada said the snow was expected to let up by late morning, but there is a risk of freezing drizzle.

With a high of 1 C, much of the snow could be gone by the end of day, but slippery conditions will remain as the wet roads freeze overnight.

The city says there will be 20 sanders and eight plows maintaining the streets Wednesday, plus nine sidewalk plows clearing city-maintained sidewalks and pathways.

“Watch for blue and amber flashing lights on snow maintenance equipment and give operators plenty of space to work.”