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Plows hit streets as Christmas snowstorm blows into Manitoba
A bobcat clears snow in preparation for Christmas Eve services at The House of Hope Presbyterian Church in St. Paul, Minn., today. (HANNAH FOSLIEN / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
This image taken at 2:45 a.m. Thursday shows the major winter storm lumbering across the continent. "It's an unusually large storm, even for the Plains," according to Scott Whitmore, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Topeka. (NOAA / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Snow disposal
The following snow disposal sites are now open:
- Kenaston Snow Disposal Site - located on the west side of Kenaston Boulevard, between McGillivray Boulevard and Wilkes Avenue
- Charleswood Lagoon Site – South side of Wilkes Avenue, adjacent to the Charleswood Lagoon.
- South End Water Pollution Control Centre Site – South of Perimeter Highway, East of St. Mary’s Road.
- Ravelston Site – Ravelston Avenue Low Storage Pond on Ravelston Avenue, 1 km west of Plessis
Road. - McPhillips Site – Site is 1.25 km south of Perimeter Highway on the east side of McPhillips Avenue.
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WINNIPEG — Santa's been more than generous with Manitobans who wished for a bit more snow for Christmas, as a major snowstorm blows into southern parts of the province.
The province's highways are slippery, and visibility is reduced by blowing snow. Yellowhead RCMP reported crews worked overnight clearing and sanding Highway 16 from Minnedosa to the Saskatchewan border. They have reported several minor collisions since the snow began.
Over the next two days, up to 25 centimetres of snow and winds of up to 60 km/h are forecast for communities along the U.S. border, from Lake of the Woods to the Melita area. The forecast for the city of Winnipeg calls for a high of -8 and close to 10 more centimeters of snow.
The City of Winnipeg began a truck plowing operation on main routes this morning, due to large amount of snow accumulating from the storm, the first of the winter in the city.
Snow clearing will continue throughout the day. The condition of sidewalks and back lanes will be monitored in case additional clearing is required.
The city has also been salting and sanding streets since yesterday afternoon, and will continue around the clock for the duration of the storm to improve driving safety during the Christmas rush.
Snow at intersections is being cleared with front-end loaders. As snow is expected to continue to fall, the plowing operation will likely continue on Christsmas Day and through the weekend.
Motorists must move their vehicles by 2 a.m. from streets designated as snow routes, as part of the annual Snow Route Overnight Parking Ban, which remains in effect until March 1, 2009. For more information, citizens may call 775-SNOW (775-7669) or go to www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks.
The city reminds motorists to drive safely and cautiously based on road conditions, and especially when driving near plowing or salting/sanding equipment. Plowing operations commenced in accordance with the city council-approved Snow Cleaning and Ice Control Policy, which can be found online at www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/Snow_Clearing_Policy/default.asp.
Travellers are advised to stay tuned to this storm system due to the potential for travel disruptions — especially near and south of the border. Winter storm and blizzard warnings are already in effect for much of North Dakota and Minnesota.
For updates on current highway conditions, check with Manitoba Highways.
Some flights from Minnesota into Winnipeg were cancelled this morning, but it appears later flights are on schedule. Check the airport's website for updates.
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