The Colorado Low that has left the region blanketed and many were caught off-guard as they try their best under the less than ideal conditions.

The thick wet snow makes travel difficult and hazardous, and it hasn't been uncommon seeing a vehicle or two in the ditch since the storm first hit Thursday.

According to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) spokesperson Brian Smiley, during their winter months from December to February, collisions can increase upwards of 30 percent.

However, he says the recent snowfall is rather unusual.

"What we see now is a bit of an anomaly. Typically we don't see ice or snow at this time of year, but saying that, motorists must remind themselves to drive to weather conditions. Surprisingly we don't see big spikes in our collision claims on days like we're experiencing now because motorists typically will slow down."

He adds some motorists won't even attempt to travel on roadways.

Although the storm left many scrambling to put on the proper tires, with the low-pressure system moving out of the region, there is time before winter officially hits. For those needing winter tires, MPI offers low-interest loans through their Winter Tire Program.

"The first step for someone interested is to go to a participating retailer, and the retailer will walk you through the process. They will also show you the tire eligible for the program. It's a simple process, and one of the prerequisites is you must be able to qualify as an MPI customer."

 For a full list of participating retailers and more information on the Winter Tire Program, click here.