Prairie Network Weather Impact

Conditions across the Prairie network remain highly challenging this morning, with significant impacts continuing across Alberta and Saskatchewan corridors.

Current Network Status

• Edmonton–Saskatoon corridor:
  • Very limited trailer movement overnight due to poor conditions 
  • Travel Not Recommended (TNR) is now in effect between Saskatoon and Edmonton
• Regina westbound corridors:
  • Remain heavily impacted with ongoing restrictions and reduced visibility 
• Calgary operations:
  • Drivers are actively utilizing RTDs to haul single trailers due to extreme wind conditions 

Weather Outlook – Today

• Saskatchewan:
  • Ongoing heavy snow, blowing snow, and reduced visibility 
  • Strong winds continue to create whiteout conditions across multiple corridors
• Alberta:
  • Extreme winds remain the primary concern, particularly in southern and central regions 
  • Snow squalls and localized bands may develop, creating rapidly changing conditions

Weekend Outlook

• The system is expected to linger and retrograde westward, extending impacts through the weekend:
  • Continued snowfall and blowing snow across Saskatchewan
  • Intermittent snow squalls in Alberta, especially around Edmonton corridor 
  • Gradual improvement expected late weekend, though recovery conditions will be inconsistent

Operational Impact

• LCV operations continue to be restricted, with widespread conversion to single trailers
• Expect:
  • Ongoing delays and reduced capacity across all major corridors
  • Freight holding and backlog development, particularly eastbound 
  • Limited recovery opportunities until conditions stabilize 

We will continue to monitor closely and adjust operations as conditions evolve. Further updates will follow as we assess improvement windows.