WINNIPEG — Highways heading out of Winnipeg are closed on Boxing Day morning as a blizzard delivering between 20 and 30 centimetres of snow rolls through southern Manitoba.
A winter storm warning was in effect for Winnipeg and other parts of southeastern Manitoba with blowing snow expected until noon.
According to Environment Canada, wind gusts will be picking up to 60 kilometres per hour, and temperatures will drop throughout the day to -14 C.
Here’s a look at what’s closed: (list is subject to change)
- Highway 59 is closed from Winnipeg to the U.S. border.
- Highway 75 is closed heading to the U.S. border.
- Highway 200 is closed from the Perimeter Highway to St. Adolph.
- Highway 1 East is closed to the Ontario border.
More information on highway conditions can be found at the government website here.
CAA Manitoba expects to respond to about 600 members by the end of the day.
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In addition, 30 arrival and 15 departing flights from James Richardson International Airport were cancelled due to the storm. If you’re flying Boxing Day, the Winnipeg Airport Authority suggested checking with your airline before you leave and to make sure you have plenty of time to get to the airport.
*With files from Rebecca Joseph
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