Saskatchewan's first big hit of winter: people celebrate, grieve
It's back...
The first big blast of winter has hit Saskatchewan.
On Wednesday morning, people took time to grieve, rejoice, warn and complain about the dramatic change.
There was a lot to talk about.
A perfect storm was created in Saskatoon as the snowfall and subsequent icy conditions were paired with a power outage in the city.
Drivers were also urged to check the Highway Hotline before hitting the roads due to slippery, slushy conditions.
Meanwhile, Air Canada issued a travel alert for the Saskatoon and Regina airports.
Despite the upheaval, some of you managed to stay positive
I for one welcome our new winter overlord <a href="https://t.co/iuFoR5y1k5">pic.twitter.com/iuFoR5y1k5</a>
—@LP_EmmaGraney<a href="https://twitter.com/ericandersonCBC">@ericandersonCBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SheilaColesCBC">@SheilaColesCBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LeishaCBC">@LeishaCBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCSask">@CBCSask</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCSaskatoon">@CBCSaskatoon</a> <a href="https://t.co/qASqgPJxUZ">https://t.co/qASqgPJxUZ</a>
—@canadiancynicI made it to work !!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/yxe?src=hash">#yxe</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/winter?src=hash">#winter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/icy?src=hash">#icy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/slippery?src=hash">#slippery</a>
—@ryanluckyderekOthers, not so much...
Hey, I've seen this movie before. <a href="https://t.co/evMGMKbkyZ">pic.twitter.com/evMGMKbkyZ</a>
—@dannyzcbcI guess it had to come sometime <a href="https://twitter.com/LeishaCBC">@LeishaCBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SheilaColesCBC">@SheilaColesCBC</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCSask">@CBCSask</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCSaskatoon">@CBCSaskatoon</a> <a href="https://t.co/YDzZBWgIbP">pic.twitter.com/YDzZBWgIbP</a>
—@ericandersonCBCSome of you took an altruistic approach, in true Saskatchewan style
<a href="https://twitter.com/SheilaColesCBC">@SheilaColesCBC</a> good morning #11 very slick vis about 1/4 mile.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/winter?src=hash">#winter</a> <a href="https://t.co/brN20Y0wkp">pic.twitter.com/brN20Y0wkp</a>
—@skiwhiz_500And some were downright disgusted
This is disgusting. Go away, winter. No one likes you. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chamberlain?src=hash">#Chamberlain</a> <a href="https://t.co/vrvg64PRnU">pic.twitter.com/vrvg64PRnU</a>
—@TweeterMillsCBCWell it was about time, the good weather is gone. Still hate snow. Drive safe <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/yxe?src=hash">#yxe</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/saskatoon?src=hash">#saskatoon</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/snow?src=hash">#snow</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ihatesnow?src=hash">#ihatesnow</a> <a href="https://t.co/IV5MbVeQgU">pic.twitter.com/IV5MbVeQgU</a>
—@PrajagarOh, and, it is going to be windy! We can do it, we're prairie people!
Have a story about how you plan to conquer the winter? Let me know.
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