After a wave of freezing rain hit most of the Parkland Wednesday night, more winter weather and poor driving conditions are expected throughout the region today.
Blizzard conditions hit the National Park area this morning but gradually improved throughout the morning and the snow is expected to continue to diminish in intensity. Strong northwesterly winds will persist, blowing snow in the region throughout the day with the blowing snow not ending until this evening.
The Mountain View School Division has cancelled all bus routes today. Due to highway closures in the Roblin and Grandview areas, Goose Lake High, Roblin Elementary School and Grandview School are closed today and classes are cancelled, including remote learning.
The Swan Valley School Division has cancelled all classes today. The Parkwest School Division is closed. The Turtle River School Division has cancelled buses, but schools are open. Frontier School Division has cancelled buses for area 2, but schools are open. École Jours de Plaine is closed.
Hazardous Driving Conditions
Many road closures announced on Thursday morning have now been reopened.
Many roads in the region are dealing with snow coverage and reduced visibility due to the winds blowing snow
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