Winnipeg Schools Closed as Blizzard Hits Southern Manitoba
A powerful winter storm has swept across southern Manitoba, prompting widespread closures and travel warnings. Winnipeg and surrounding areas have been hit hard, with blowing snow, freezing rain, and gusty winds creating hazardous conditions across the region. Environment Canada reported that some areas could see up to 20 centimetres of snow, with wind gusts reaching 90 kilometres per hour, making travel dangerous and, in some cases, nearly impossible.
Authorities have strongly advised residents to avoid going out unless absolutely necessary. Many highways and provincial roads outside Winnipeg remain closed due to the blizzard, and the Manitoba RCMP has emphasized that attempting to travel on these roads is extremely dangerous. In just a short span of time, from Wednesday evening to Thursday morning, eleven vehicle collisions were reported, along with numerous vehicles stranded in ditches. Around twenty motorists remain unreachable, stranded by the severe conditions.
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The storm has had a major impact on schools and educational institutions. Multiple school divisions, including the Winnipeg School Division, Lord Selkirk School Division, and the Hanover School Division, have cancelled classes. Transportation for students was also suspended across divisions like Louis Riel, River East Transcona, St. James Assiniboia, Seven Oaks, Pembina Trails, and the Division scolaire franco-manitobaine. The University of Winnipeg also announced closures, postponing exams scheduled for Thursday. Even the Canadian Museum for Human Rights chose to remain closed, prioritizing safety.
Public services have been disrupted as well. Manitoba Public Insurance closed all Winnipeg service centres and several other locations, while some centres in Brandon, Dauphin, The Pas, and Thompson remain open, either fully or with limited services. City crews have been busy plowing major streets, but garbage and recycling services have been cancelled in many areas due to the dangerous road conditions.
Meanwhile, northern Manitoba is experiencing Arctic-like temperatures, with wind chill pushing the mercury down to between minus-45 and minus-50 degrees Celsius. Residents in these areas are urged to take extreme precautions and stay indoors if possible.
Overall, this blizzard has created challenging conditions for southern Manitoba. With roads closed, schools shuttered, and extreme cold gripping the north, residents are being urged to prioritize safety and avoid travel until conditions improve. The storm is expected to ease later in the day, but authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, ready to respond as needed.
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