Winnipeggers woke up Wednesday to snow-covered roads, but the city says a plowing operation is underway and local streets should be cleared soon.

Michael Cantor, Winnipeg’s manager of street maintenance, said city crews hit the streets in the morning to tackle main streets and sidewalks first.

“With the additional three to five centimetres overnight, that triggered a plow on our regional streets — on collectors — which is starting this morning,” Cantor said.

“Usually, our target is to complete Priority 1 and Priority 2 streets within 36 hours. Sidewalks and pathways started last night, so I can see another 24 hours before they’re done, and then we’ll move to our residential sidewalks.

“I foresee 24-36 hours and this event will be behind us.”

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