Most of the snow that will hit the southeast during this Colorado Low may have fallen on Wednesday, but driving conditions remain suspect as of Thursday morning.
The province's Highway Hotline says conditions in the Estevan area are foggy, ice-covered, and slushy with heavy snow, as of around 5 a.m.
A 4:16 a.m. update has Highway 18 from Bienfait to Highway 9 still closed, though the travel-not-recommended status has been lifted in some other areas.
You can see the latest updates on the interactive road map by following this link.
The area remains under an Environment and Climate Change Canada winter storm watch, which says "hazardous winter conditions are expected."
"A low-pressure complex near the Canada/U.S. border has spread heavy snowfall into southeastern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba. Accumulating snowfall will taper off through the day on Thursday into Friday night. Further accumulations of 5 to 10 cm are forecast to fall today."
Environment Canada said heavy snow could cause sudden reductions in visibility, and surfaces including highways, roads, walkways, and parking lots can be tricky to navigate with the accumulating snow.
"Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays. Road closures are possible. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight."
Wed, Apr 24, 11:00 AM
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