On January 30, 2026, high winds and fresh snow have made driving difficult on PTH 32 (Provincial Trunk Highway 32) near Winkler, Manitoba. The road is snow-packed in places, and blowing snow is reducing visibility in open areas.
Manitoba 511 and Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) list driving conditions on PTH 32 as ‘fair to poor’ between Winkler and the United States border, and local commuters have reported white‑out conditions south of the city’s south dike, where strong prairie winds have blown snow across lanes and obscured road markings.
Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is urging drivers to slow down and drive to the conditions. MPI also reminds motorists to give snowplows and winter road crews plenty of space — for example, staying at least 30 metres behind a plow in 60 km/h zones and about 100 metres in 80 km/h zones — and to plan for longer travel times. For the latest road status, officials point drivers to Manitoba 511 and to local news outlets such as PembinaValleyOnline for community updates.
Winkler Police Service is monitoring major intersections such as PTH 32 and Pembina Avenue as traffic slows. Drivers are advised to leave extra time for their trips and ensure their vehicles are prepared for winter weather before heading out.
(Developing — conditions may change; check Manitoba 511 for live updates.)
