Another day and and another round of highway closures. With blizzard like conditions around the region, visibility is poor, highways are tough to travel and some major routes have been closed. Things aren't expected to improve anytime soon either with a blizzard warning in effect, a risk of freezing rain late this evening and after midnight along with snowfall amounts of up to 10 cm. There will be a south wind at 30 km/h gusting to 50 this afternoon and it will switch to a north wind 40 gusting to 60 overnight. 

click here for the latest road report  - more highways are expected to close this afternoon

The following highways were closed as of 12:15pm Saturday 

Trans-Canada Highway 1 between Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg

Highway 100, from Highway 1 East to Highway 1 West (perimeter highway)

Highway 101, from Highway 1 West to Highway 1 East (perimeter highway)

Highway 3, from Morden to Highway 21

Highway 23, from Highway 3 to Highway 5

Callers to the radio station have reported deteriorating conditions throughout the morning. Several people have reported near-zero visibility on other highways that are still open, including Highway 2.Travel is not recommended throughout much of southern Manitoba on other highways that remain open.

 The RCMP is reminding the public that police or barricades may not always be present to indicate highways closures.  

Police remind the public that a closed highway means travel is not allowed for any reason. There is a potential for charges under the Highway Traffic Act for a fine of $203. Also, emergency vehicles may not be able to reach you if help is needed.