Winnipeg received a substantial portion of the snowfall, with plows and crews working tirelessly through the night to clear streets and sidewalks. Many highways remain closed or are open but treacherous due to ice and snow accumulation. Manitoba 511 offers the most up-to-date information for those needing to travel.School Closures Across the Region
Numerous school divisions have cancelled classes on Monday due to the snowstorm. The divisions impacted include:
Environment Canada meteorologist Chris Stammers reported that the snowstorm system has moved out of Manitoba, but it has left behind a dramatic drop in temperatures. Winnipeg, which saw unseasonably warm highs of 5°C on Saturday and 2°C on Sunday, will experience a sharp drop to highs of –22°C and –25°C by mid-week.Overnight lows are expected to plummet close to –30°C, with wind chills making it feel like –40°C. The sudden cold snap adds an extra layer of challenge for residents still recovering from the snowfall.As cleanup efforts continue, residents are urged to exercise caution, monitor weather updates, and prepare for the harsh cold in the days ahead.
Numerous school divisions have cancelled classes on Monday due to the snowstorm. The divisions impacted include:
- Beautiful Plains
- Border Land
- Evergreen
- Fort La Bosse
- Garden Valley
- Hanover
- Interlake
- Lord Selkirk
- Mennonite Collegiate Institute in Gretna
- Prairie Rose
- Prairie Spirit
- Red River Valley
- Rolling River
- Seine River
- Southwest Horizon
Environment Canada meteorologist Chris Stammers reported that the snowstorm system has moved out of Manitoba, but it has left behind a dramatic drop in temperatures. Winnipeg, which saw unseasonably warm highs of 5°C on Saturday and 2°C on Sunday, will experience a sharp drop to highs of –22°C and –25°C by mid-week.Overnight lows are expected to plummet close to –30°C, with wind chills making it feel like –40°C. The sudden cold snap adds an extra layer of challenge for residents still recovering from the snowfall.As cleanup efforts continue, residents are urged to exercise caution, monitor weather updates, and prepare for the harsh cold in the days ahead.
