Update: Highways in the southeast are open again; travel still not recommended

Highways in the southeast region are open once again.

The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure's Highways Hotline reports that the highways in the Estevan area were open as of 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon. They had been closed since early Saturday.

However, travel is not recommended on many highways in southeast Saskatchewan due to the impact of the storm. 

A blizzard warning remains in effect for the Estevan, Weyburn and Carlyle areas, while a snowfall warning remains for the Moosomin and Kipling areas. 

The Saskatchewan RCMP said it has received multiple reports of non-fatal collisions and is working hard to respond.

"Non-essential travel on these highways is not recommended," the RCMP said. "It is important for motorists to be considerate of emergency vehicles who are required to travel through these poor road conditions."

If people are planning to travel, the RCMP asks them to please continue to consider following winter safety travel tips.

Further updates can be found by continuing to visit SASKTODAY.ca or by visiting the Highway Hotline website.