The Manitoba government is urging drivers to avoid all roadways in southern Manitoba as storm conditions have made visibility near zero in certain areas.

An Alberta Clipper has made its way to southern Manitoba. As a result, Highway 75 is closed from Winnipeg to the U.S. border. Environment Canada says blizzard conditions are developing in the Red River Valley as a cold front sweeps down from the north.

A herd of cows seemed unmoooved by blizzard conditions on a Manitoba farm, footage taken on Friday, January 17, showed – although an update shot a little later depicted the herd huddled together “out of the wind.

Blizzard conditions caused poor travel conditions across southern Manitoba. The winter storm prompted closures and travel warnings across the region.

A sharp change of weather is on tap for southern Manitoba, with many sections likely to be hit by blowing snow and blizzard conditions on Friday.A cold front passing through the Red River Valley is likely to bring approximately a centimetre of snow,