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Crews busy cleaning Winnipeg after blizzard

The snow storm in Manitoba brought more than 20 cm of snow to Winnipeg. Global News

WINNIPEG – The City of Winnipeg is once again asking people to stay home if they can after the blizzard brought more than 20 centimeters of snow to the city.

About 400 pieces of heavy equipment are out clearing snowy streets on Tuesday.

RELATED: City says Winnipeggers should stay off roads

Clean up crews started clearing back lanes on Tuesday at 7 a.m. and will continue for the rest of the week.

Crews have been plowing sidewalks since 7 p.m. on Monday.

The annual Snow Route Parking Ban is in effect until Wednesday, Dec. 28 from 2 a.m. until 7 a.m.

Currently the city is focusing on major routes. A residential plow is planned and a start time will be announced officially in the coming days.

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Handi-Transit is asking people to cancel all non-essential trips on Tuesday.

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