Environment Canada is warning Saskatchewan residents about the wind Sunday saying it could gust up to 90 km/hr.

The system is bringing snow and blowing snow Sunday afternoon, reducing visibility. That, mixed with the rain we received to start the day is causing less than favourable highway conditions for motorists.

Meteorologist with Environment Canada, Terri Lang.

"The weather is going to be a mess, so people should be checking the Highway Hotline before heading out, and checking the weather forecast. We know lots of people are travelling for hockey tournaments and that type of thing, but its going to be a messy weekend."

"This is the real winter stuff. Snow with the risk of freezing rain, lots of wind. Expect difficult driving conditions."

We received word from a motorist driving from Moose Jaw to Saskatoon around 12:30pm Sunday,  that Highway 11 near Davidson is ice covered with blowing snow, limiting visibility.

Tyler McMurchy, Manager of Media Relations for SGI shared winter driving tips with us.

"First and foremost we always advise people to adjust your speed for the road conditions and give yourself and the vehicle you are behind plenty of following distance. Those posted speed limits are for when conditions are ideal and on a day like today, we are not seeing a lot of ideal driving conditions so slow down increase your following distance. Once you hit the road start your trip slowly test your breaking and wheeling to get the feel of the road and then once you reach that level of comfort you can gradually increase your speed to whatever is appropriate for the road conditions."

"If for you end up stranded in winter, you'll want to have an emergency kit in your car. It can really help you wait out the weather till help arrives. The kit should include warm clothes, a shovel, blankets, a snow brush, ice scraper, booster cables, flashlight, flares, matches, food like chocolate, granola bars, dried fruit, nuts or soup mixes that can be added to water and a candle and a tin cup to melt snow for water."

Here is a list of tips to consider if you have to hit the road:

•If you do find your vehicle skidding, remain calm and take your foot off the accelerator. Don't lock the brakes. Instead, brake steadily, look where you want to go and steer in that direction.

•Try to avoid using cruise control on the highway during the winter. Icy sections on otherwise dry surfaces can cause your wheels to spin, compromising your control of the vehicle and putting you at risk of a collision.

•Leave at least a four-second following distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. If the driver ahead of you suddenly brakes, you'll have the time and space needed to stop safely, ensuring that you and everyone on the road arrive at their destination safely.

•Consider investing in a set of winter tires, which provide improved traction on winter road surfaces.

Make sure you get up to date road conditions by checking the highway hotline if you need to travel anywhere today.