Travel is difficult in western Manitoba. (File photo)
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A number of highways are already closed in the province, and the RCMP is asking motorists to use caution on open highways as a winter storm moves in.
High wind and snowfall has severely reduced visibility in Westman where all the highway closures are as of 6:45 p.m.
The Yellowhead Highway is closed from the Saskatchewan border to Minnedosa, and Highway 10 is closed from Minnedosa to Clear Lake. There are a number of other highway closures as well. You can find current conditions at the Manitoba 511 information page.
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High winds and snowfall remains in much of southern Manitoba as a strong Arctic cold front pushes through the province.
Many highways were closed in Westman on Tuesday evening. Most have since reopened, however, as of 5 a.m. the Yellowhead Highway remains closed from Minnedosa to Portage la Prairie. Highway 5 is also closed from the Trans-Canada Highway to Highway 68.
Winkler, Altona, Steinbach and other areas remain under a blizzard warning as winds of 80 km/h push the fresh snow causing poor visibility.
The City of Winnipeg and areas north are currently under a blowing snow advisory.
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