The list of highways closed due to snow and blowing snow continues to grow. Whiteout or near whiteout conditions have been reported by multiple drivers across Southeastern Manitoba as a gusty northwest wind howls across the prairies. Highway 59 has now been closed from Winnipeg to the US border as well has Highway 52 west Steinbach and PR 23 from the 59 to Morris. Highway 75 is now also closed all the way from Winnipeg to the US border as is the Perimeter Highway along with many highways west and north of Winnipeg. Related Stories: Friday travels impacted by blowing snow, advisory continues Hazardous travel expected Friday as blowing snow moves into southern Manitoba Driving on a closed highway could cost you hundreds in fines Environment Canada is calling for wind gusts as high as 80 kilometres per hour early in the afternoon, diminishing to 60 kilometres per hour later on. As of noon, readings at the Kleefeld weather station show gusts between 50 and 70 kilometres per hour. To check the road conditions map for yourself, visit the Space Age Kal Tire Road Reports and Cancellations Page.