Wintry Storms leave a Trail of Destruction in the Eastern Prairies
Saskatchewan and Manitoba are recovering after getting pounded by a Wintry Storms this week, causing vehicle collisions and road closures.
Southern Manitoba was hit by a major, wintry storm this week, as a powerful Texas low stalled over the region.
Heavy accumulations of snow fell along the provincial borders of eastern Saskatchewan and western Manitoba on Tuesday. Depending on the region, the total rainfall could reach 40 cm.
Driving conditions were hazardous Tuesday due to strong winds and blowing snow. 5-10 cm was forecast for western Manitoba and even more for northern areas.
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Early Wednesday morning, hundreds of schools and buses were canceled across the province. Winds and snow will gradually decrease on Wednesday.
Travel is Disrupted by the First Major Winter Storm
Saskatchewan Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) responded to 44 vehicle collisions because of wintry conditions Tuesday.
There was a high volume of cars in the ditch and semis that jackknifed, the RCMP reported. Highway 1 was closed in Saskatchewan and Manitoba early Wednesday.
Wintry Storms Snow could again cover much of the southern and central Prairies this weekend. Snow totals and where the heaviest snow is likely to fall are still uncertain, but this could be a major drawback for transportation.
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