Weather creates highway havoc around Winnipeg
Last Updated: Monday, December 27, 2010 | 1:27 PM CST
CBC News
Driving conditions were hazardous around Winnipeg on Monday. (CBC)High winds, drifting snow and slippery roads created difficult driving conditions in and around Winnipeg Monday.
Strong winds up to 60 km/h caused drifting snow and reduced visibility on highways and open roads, while rising temperatures led to slippery conditions.
Several vehicles were reported in the ditch at Bishop Grandin Boulevard and Route 90.
Drifting snow hampered driving on sections of the Perimeter Highway around the city and between Winnipeg and Lockport.
Headingley RCMP reported blowing snow in open areas on the Trans-Canada Highway west of Winnipeg.
The City of Winnipeg put about 35 pieces of snow-clearing and sanding equipment into areas where drifting snow and ice caused hazardous conditions.
Crews were working on Dugald Road and Scurfield and Kenaston Boulevards where accidents had been earlier reported. The equipment was to continue working into the evening.
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