Saskatchewan in cleanup mode as snow and rain blast streets [Video]

March is going out like a lion.

After warm temperatures throughout most of the month, the snow, wind and cold have arrived.

According to Saskatchewan RCMP, from 10 a.m. Thursday to 10 a.m. Friday, they received 80 traffic-related reports including 38 about collisions.

RCMP say if you are travelling today and through the weekend, check the weather and road conditions along your route and consider delaying travel if possible.

“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,” said Supt. Grant St. Germaine, officer in charge of Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services.

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

“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 …