#BREAKING: Manitoba Declaring State of Emergency with Widespread and Lengthy Power Outages Expected

InstantWeather

2019-10-12

Manitoba is now declaring a state of emergency because of this historic snowstorm. Premier Brian Pallister says the decision follows a request from Manitoba Hydro and significant power outages are expected.

Our crews continue battling weather-related outages for a third day: rural Manitoba hit hard.

See full media release here: https://t.co/fEBZI9zffa pic.twitter.com/oGPV82BBul
— Manitoba Hydro (@manitobahydro) October 12, 2019

The significant wind gusts, some reaching as high as 100km/h, combined with historical amounts of heavy, wet snow has caused havoc on the power grid and have caused widespread power outages and based on Manitoba Hydro's recommendation, a state of emergency was required.

Garry B. shared this photo from Baldur, MB.

How much snow do you have so far?

😮

- Adam #mbstorm #manitoba #mbwx pic.twitter.com/CoC2X168ij
— Instant Weather MB (@IWeatherMB) October 12, 2019

Jen A. shared this photo from #Carberry and told us she measured 29 inches, not from a drift. That’s 73.7cm. :O #mbstorm #mbwx pic.twitter.com/Zs4CpFrRSM
— Instant Weather MB (@IWeatherMB) October 12, 2019

Jordan Carruthers with an update from Portage la Prairie!
Posted by Instant Weather Manitoba on Saturday, October 12, 2019

Potential For An Early-Season Historic Snowstorm in Manitoba This Weekend With Dangerous Blizzard Conditions #mbstorm #mbwx #Manitoba

Details: https://t.co/H30FHJBKll pic.twitter.com/EXg1ElICDU
— Instant Weather MB (@IWeatherMB) October 10, 2019

If you're wondering why it's taking so long to get the power back on, it's because major power infrastructure has suffered severe damage in parts of southern Manitoba.

Not just some tree branches touching lines! #mbstorm @weathernetwork pic.twitter.com/idiFxqD0Gy
— Kyle Brittain (@KyleTWN) October 12, 2019

BREAKING: Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says the province will be declaring a state of emergency after getting a request from Manitoba Hydro. The province is dealing with numerous problems from the storm. The premier says some areas still won’t have power for days. #cbcmb
— Austin Grabish (@AustinGrabish) October 12, 2019

Manitoba is declaring a state of emergency because of problems caused by the effects of a snow storm. Premier Brian Pallister says the decision follows a request from Manitoba Hydro. Here's the breaking story, which will be updated: https://t.co/WhRPRR3TGa https://t.co/VOzaPbgrAr
— CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) October 12, 2019

Our warmest and safest thoughts are with all those affected and we hope your power is restored quickly!

A huge thank you to all the hydro workers who are risking their own safety to return the power to the affected regions.

Be safe folks!

Adam