Canada: Near-Zero Visibility as Blizzard Hits Southern Manitoba

A fast-moving winter storm brought blizzard conditions to southern Manitoba, with winds up to 90 km/h and heavy blowing snow forcing highway and school closures, stranding drivers, and disrupting flights and essential services on Thursday, December 18. RCMP strongly discouraged travel as near-zero visibility led to multiple crashes and vehicles stuck on rural roads, while snowfall totals ranged from 8 cm in Winnipeg to nearly 19 cm in some areas. Conditions were further complicated by power outages and widespread delays as the storm swept across the Prairies.

Canada: Storm Brings Blowing Snow To Parts Of Alberta 6

A snowstorm brought blowing snow to parts of Alberta on Thursday, January 16, creating hazardous road conditions throughout the province.

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A snowstorm brought blowing snow to parts of Alberta on Thursday, January 16, creating hazardous road conditions throughout the province.

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A snowstorm brought blowing snow to parts of Alberta on Thursday, January 16, creating hazardous road conditions throughout the province.

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A snowstorm brought blowing snow to parts of Alberta on Thursday, January 16, creating hazardous road conditions throughout the province.

Canada: Storm Brings Blowing Snow To Parts Of Alberta

A snowstorm brought blowing snow to parts of Alberta on Thursday, January 16, creating hazardous road conditions throughout the province.

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

A vehicle drives on a street in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies. Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

A person pushes a snowblower in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies.Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

A person cycles on a street in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies. Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Pedestrians walk in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies.Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Justin Fisher shovels snow in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies. Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

A person brushes snow off the windshield of a vehicle in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies.Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

A person pushes a snowblower in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies.Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Alan Farmer shovels snow in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies. Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

A pedestrian walks in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies.Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

A pedestrian walks in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies.Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

A person pushes a snowblower in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies. Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

A person shovels snow in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies. Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

A pedestrian looks on in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies. Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM