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When Schools Close and Highways Freeze: A Tale of Unexpected Adventures!

Power outages, snowflakes, and unplanned family reunions – dive into today's school closures and highway drama!

As winter creeps in, it brings not just chilly weather but also some surprises for students and parents alike. On November 20, 2024, the Bellevue School District decided it was a good day to keep the books closed due to inclement weather and widespread power outages. While this sounds like an excuse to sleep in or binge-watch your favourite shows, it was a serious situation for many families across the district. With teachers trading their pens for snow shovels, everyone in Bellevue got a rare chance to enjoy a mini winter wonderland!

In neighboring Manitoba, the icy grip of winter affected not just schools but also the highway system. On the same day, drivers found themselves facing the closures of major highways including Highway 5 and Highway 10. If that wasn’t enough to make everyone pull out their negotiation skills with the hot chocolate mix, the road to Lake Manitoba was also temporarily off limits. With families stuck at home or in traffic, creativity reigned supreme as people sought ways to entertain themselves—Think snowball fights, impromptu board game tournaments, or even that long-awaited family reunion with the cousins!

These closures serve as a reminder of how unpredictable winter weather can be and how often it forces us to rethink our daily plans. Instinctively, with schools closed, the collective sigh of relief is often audible as parents delight in unexpected family time. Plus, let’s be real, when was the last time you were able to dedicate a whole day to building snowmen or watching the classic holiday movies? No one is immune to the charms of a snow day, even the busiest adults!

While all this snowy bliss unfolds, it’s important to keep safety at the forefront of our minds. With treacherous roads and icy conditions, only the bravest (or craziest) made their way outside. Whether it’s a snow angel or a snow fort, sometimes snow days turn into one of those most cherished family memories.

To wrap up our winter saga, did you know that snowflakes can take up to two hours to fall from the sky? That’s just the right amount of time to go inside for a hot chocolate! And speaking of snow, it’s estimated that snow can insulate the ground underneath it by about 1 foot. So, while school closures may leave children with giddy excitement, Mother Nature is quietly working her wonders beneath the surface!