Drivers in The Pas, Manitoba, are being advised of dangerous snow drifts and sharply reduced visibility on the highway heading southwest of town on January 25, 2026. Local traveller reports and social media posts indicate that high winds are blowing snow across open fields and producing near-whiteout conditions that make it difficult for motorists to see the road ahead.
The primary provincial route southwest from The Pas toward the Saskatchewan border is Provincial Road 283 (PR 283). Local reports indicate that the blowing snow is most severe along stretches of PR 283, where deep drifts can form quickly on flat, exposed terrain and may cause smaller cars to become stuck or lose control.
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) is the provincial agency responsible for clearing provincial roads; MTI guidance notes that high winds can significantly delay snow-clearing operations and cause drifts to reform after plows have passed. Travellers should check current conditions on Manitoba 511 before deciding to travel.
Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts high winds and blowing snow for the The Pas area on Jan. 25, 2026, which are the primary contributors to the poor visibility. Drivers who must travel are advised to carry a winter survival kit (blankets, a shovel, food and water), make sure their fuel tank is topped up, and stay with their vehicle if they slide off the road until help arrives.
