We made it to the exploding tree

We decided that rotten weather or no, we WERE going to make it to the airport at least and so first thing in the morning we loaded the car, making sure Cally was extra-securely strapped in, and took our chances on the highway. Luckily, that morning the blowing snow was more like a soft breeze (a soft -32C breeze) and drive wasn't nearly as bone-chilling as we had anticipated. Here is a pic the exploding tree near Portage, the distinctive prairie landmark that lets you know that you've survived at least half of the drive to Winnipeg.