A look at the highways ahead of long weekend
The first snowfall of the year came a little earlier than usual and as people prepare to travel for the long weekend, MeadowlakeNOW took a look at the Highway Hotline around the provinces northwest.
Those driving to Prince Albert from Meadow Lake will have the worst drive with Highway 55 showing winter driving conditions. Highway 4 South of Meadow Lake is showing seasonal driving conditions with the trend continuing for drivers going to North Battleford, Saskatoon and Lloydminster.
Winter conditions are just one thing drivers have to be careful of; sections of Highway 55 heading East to P.A. and areas of Highway 4 heading South to North Battleford have construction taking place. Roughly halfway to Saskatoon from North Battleford on Highway 16 also has a section of construction.
According to Environment Canada, the Meadow Lake area is expecting snow and rain beginning again on Friday, Oct. 7 and ending Tuesday, Oct. 11.