Winnipeggers dealing with the aftermath of winter’s first snow storm
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A day after being battered by snow and heavy winds, Winnipeggers are in the process of digging themselves out.
A day after being battered by snow and heavy winds, Winnipeggers are in the process of digging themselves out.
City crews are working around the clock to clear streets and sidewalks, and snow routes are going to be in effect earlier than normal.
"The director of public works has declared an extended snow route parking ban from midnight until 7 a.m. on snow routes, so that the snow clearing crews can get the job done," said Mayor Brian Bowman.
City workers aren't the only busy ones, as CAA Manitoba has been out helping people on the roads.
President Tim Scott said by 10 a.m. Friday, they had already surpassed their daily average for assistance calls.
"Primarily extractions, taking people out of ditches, getting stuck cars getting hung up on the snow banks. So that's taking a lot more time. Our average call is about an hour per car," said Scott.
Even though drivers needed help on the roads, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) said collision counts were below daily averages on Friday.
