Snow continued to fall overnight in Portage la Prairie and getting around continues to be very difficult within the community. Many side streets are completely plugged and even Saskatchewan Avenue has its challenges. The worst of it is on the west side of the community. There are a few snowplows out, but for the most part, everything is snow-covered and drifts are everywhere.

The blizzard warning has been downgraded to a winter storm warning and that's because the wind isn't quite as strong as yesterday. We are now, however, dealing with the snow already on the ground, along with 5 to 10 more centimetres expected throughout the day, with 2 to 4 more centimetres expected tonight. 

The Trans-Canada Highway is closed at Portage on both the east and west side and from Winnipeg to the Saskatchewan Border. Here are the other highways that are officially closed. For all other roads, travel is not recommended. 

  • Perimeter Highway 
  • Highway 2 from Highway 100 to Souris
  • Highway 3 from Highway 100 to South Jct of Highway 83
  • Highway 3A from Crystal City to Highway 3
  • Highway 5, from USA border to Ochre River
  • Highway 5, from Saskatchewan Border to Ochre River
  • Highway 6 from Highway 101 to Lundar
  • Highway 7 from Highway 101 to Komarno
  • Highway 10 from the USA border to Highway 45
  • Highway 10 within Riding Mountain National Park
  • Highway 10, from Erikson to Cowan
  • Highway 13 from Highway 1 to Carman
  • Highway 14 from Highway 75 to Highway 3
  • Highway 16, from Saskatchewan Border to Newdale
  • Highway 16 from Highway 1 to Minnedosa
  • Highway 18 from the US Border to Highway 2
  • Highway 20, from Ochre River to Fork River
  • Highway 21 from USA border to Highway 23
  • Highway 21, from Highway 24 to Oakburn
  • Highway 23 from Highway 21 to Highway 75
  • Highway 41, from St. Lazare to McAuley
  • Highway 42, from Highway 16 to Birtle
  • Highway 45, from Oakburn to Highway 10
  • Highway 50 from Highway 16 to Silver Ridge
  • Highway 68 from The Narrows to Highway 5
  • Highway 83, from Duck Mountain to Miniota
  • Highway 190 from Highway 101 to Highway 7
  • Highway 276 from Ste. Rose du Lac to Crane River
  • Highway 278, from Highway 68 to Silver Ridge
  • Highway 457, from Brandon to PR 340
  • Highway 482, from Highway 83 to Highway
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