(CITY OF WINNIPEG)
City of Winnipeg plows are clearing main routes after a quick Alberta clipper blew across southern Manitoba overnight.
Winnipeg received approximately five centimetres of snow, but high winds created localized drifting in some open areas.
The city is also re-plowing sidewalks and pathways based on the priority system beginning at 7 p.m. tonight once winds ease. Back lane plowing will begin at 7 a.m. Wednesday.
Officials are urging motorists to drive to conditions and use extreme caution around heavy equipment.
The annual winter route parking ban remains in effect, prohibiting parking between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. on designated winter routes. Vehicles parked in violation may be ticketed and towed.
Residential plow to start Thursday
A residential parking ban will be in effect Thursday, February 26 at 7 a.m. until Saturday, February 28 at 7 p.m. to clear residential streets.
The city will suspend the winter route parking ban for the duration of the residential ban.
Drivers may park overnight on designated winter routes on Thursday and Friday.
To find out when your street will be plowed, visit Winnipeg.ca/snow.
