Snow and strong northwest winds continue to impact southeastern Manitoba as a strong Alberta clipper moves through the province and into Ontario.

The wind is gusting to 70-90 km/h to southern Manitoba early this morning. The falling snow and strong winds combine to reduce the visibilities to near-zero in blowing snow.

Conditions will improve throughout the day from west to east as the winds diminish.

Cancellations are starting to be announced with several school closures including the Hanover and Seine River school divisions.

Click here for cancellations and your Boyd Autobody and Glass Road Report. Highways are reported to have snow drifts, ice covered sections and poor visibility this morning.

Environment Canada is cautioning travelers to expect hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.

“Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Protect yourself from wind, cold and disorientation by staying sheltered, indoors or with your vehicle. If you become stranded in a vehicle do not leave. The vehicle offers a form of protection from the cold. A single person walking through the snow is harder to find than a stranded car or truck,” reports the national weather network.

Blizzard warnings are issued when widespread reduced visibilities of 400 metres or less are expected for at least 4 hours.