Dangerous conditions, blowing snow prompt highway closures in Manitoba

Forecasters monitoring fallout from spring storm Flood forecasters in Manitoba and North Dakota are keeping a close eye on how this week’s storm will affect spring flooding.

Heavy snowfall and strong winds are creating dangerous driving conditions in southern Manitoba on Wednesday, prompting a number of number of highway closures.

According to Manitoba 511, the following highways are closed amid Manitoba’s spring storm as of 7:30 pm Wednesday:

A current list of the road closures can be found on Manitoba 511.

CAA trucks cannot rescue people who are stranded on closed roads.

If anyone is concerned they are in immediate danger, they should call the local police or RCMP