Significant snowfall leads to highway closures across Manitoba

Significant snowfall Thursday night into Friday has led to the closure of several Manitoba highways.

The heavy snowfall has led to treacherous driving conditions, with more closures expected throughout the day.

As of 11 a.m. the following highways are closed.

• Highway 5, McCreary to Grandview.  

The province is reminding motorists that closure gates and message signs may not be present at closure locations. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the closed highways and find another route.