Major School and Road Closures Across Manitoba Due to Severe Weather

Manitoba is currently grappling with hazardous weather conditions, leading to widespread school closures and road restrictions on Friday, January 17, 2025. As a result of heavy snowfall and icy road conditions, various highways in the region have been closed for safety reasons.

Highway Closures:

Several significant routes are affected, including:

Highway 5: Closed from the Saskatchewan border to Ochre River and from Highway 353 to Highway 357.

Highway 10: Closed from Riding Mountain National Park to Ethelbert and within the park itself.

Highway 16: Closed from Highway 1 to Minnedosa and from Highway 83 to the Saskatchewan border.

Highway 20: Closed from Ochre River to Camperville.

Highway 41: Closed between Highway 42 and Highway 16.

Additional closures affecting Highways 45, 50, 68, 83, 276, 278, 482, along with sections of Highways 10, 60, and 1 leading into Brandon.

Highway 75 is also closed from Winnipeg to the U.S. border, creating significant travel disruptions.

Commuters are urged to avoid these roads and remain updated as the situation evolves.

School Closures:

The inclement weather has led to extensive school cancellations across various divisions:

All schools in the Alexander, O’Kelly, and Spring Valley schools have closed.

Schools in the Rolling River and Lord Selkirk School Divisions are also shut down.

All Interlake School Division schools are closed for the day, alongside numerous institutions in the Division Scolaire Franco-Manitobaine, including École Saint-Lazare and École La Source.

The Turtle Mountain, Southwest Horizon, Lakeshore, Evergreen, Beautiful Plains, and Red River Valley School Divisions have announced closures.

In the Hanover and Borderland School Divisions, classes have been canceled as well.

Parents are encouraged to stay in touch with their respective school administrations for updates and reassurances regarding rescheduled classes.

Bus Cancellations:

In light of the challenging conditions, bus services have been heavily impacted:

Brandon School Division buses are not operating outside the city.

Buses for various schools in the Division Scolaire Franco-Manitobaine, including routes in rural areas, are also canceled.

As conditions remain volatile, residents and travelers are advised to remain cautious. Local news stations and community updates will provide ongoing details about road and school conditions, so stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.

Stay Safe, Manitoba!

Make sure to follow the local news for the latest updates on school and road conditions as authorities work diligently to assess and respond to the weather situation.