22 collisions in Regina overnight as snow falls, 8 in Saskatoon

Thosewhite bitsin the air? It's swirling snow and it means you should be cautious if you're making a commute this morning, according to the Highway Hotline.

The City of Regina received its firstsignificant snowfall of the season, withtwo to four centimetresexpected by the end of the day.

Regina police reported 22 collisions overnight. One involved a pedestrian. No word is available on the pedestrian's condition.

Road conditions throughout much of central and southern Saskatchewan include swirling snow, loose snow, and icy or slippery sections.

Winter driving conditions extend to such areas as:

• Highways in the Weyburn area, including the areas of Midale, Yellow Grass, Riceton and Stoughton.
• Roads in and around Regina, stretching to Belle Plaine, Balgonieand areas.
• Roads in and around Saskatoon, including the areas of Dalmeny, Dundurn and Delisle.

Temperatures are hovering around the freezing mark.

A complete overview of Highway Hotline road conditions can be viewed here.

The City of Saskatoon estimated there were two centimetres of snow on the ground from an overnight snowfall.

In Saskatoon, police reported eight early morning collisions in the city. East of the city, authorities responded to a serious two-vehicle collision involving a gravel truck on Highway 5 by the 316 turnoff just before 8 a.m. CST.A man was transported to hospital with serious injuries and later died.

In a news release, the city's director of roadways and operations suggested drivers consider switching to winter tires in place ofall-season tires, as winter tires provide better traction.

SGI spokesperson Tyler McMurchy was tweeting out winter driving tips: