Here’s how many crashes were reported to MPI amid snowy conditions Friday

Vehicles are seen stuck in the snow on Highway 9 near Lockport, Man. on Feb. 27, 2026. (Marta Lakomski)

Hundreds of collisions were reported on Manitoba roads amid Friday’s nasty system that brought intense blowing snow and near-zero visibility.

A Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) spokesperson tells CTV News there were 277 motor vehicle collisions reported on Feb. 27—the same day an intense low pressure system whipped up wind gusts as high as 90 km/h in some areas.

Of those, 187 were in Winnipeg, the spokesperson said.

“Remember, when there are serious adverse weather conditions, you need to adjust your driving habits—avoid travel if possible, slow down, leave more following distance from the car in front of you, and remember it takes extra time to stop when there is ice on the road,” the spokesperson said.

The punishing conditions shut down highways, including the entire Perimeter, and bus service at some schools.

It also blew a portable outhouse across a Selkirk road during the morning rush.

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the highest reported wind gusts were in Gimli at 98 km/h.

The Winnipeg airport reported 83 km/h, while winds in Brandon reached as high as 89 km/h.