Environment Canada has downgraded the blizzard in the Brandon region to a Winter Storm Watch. This is in effect for the City of Brandon and
-Mun. of Glenboro-South Cypress incl. Treesbank
-Mun. of Norfolk Treherne
-Mun. of North Cypress-Langford incl. Neepawa and Carberry
-Mun. of North Norfolk incl. MacGregor Sidney and Austin
-Mun. of Oakland-Wawanesa incl. Carroll
-R.M. of Cornwallis west of Shilo incl. Chater
-R.M. of Elton incl. Forrest
-R.M. of Victoria incl. Holland and Cypress River
Snow and blowing snow is expected to continue across all of southern Manitoba today as a low pressure system affecting the area slowly begins to weaken. Further snowfall accumulations of 5-10 cm can be expected in the Red River Valley (including Winnipeg) and southeastern Manitoba.
Southwestern Manitoba (including Brandon) should see another 2-5 cm. Dauphin and the Interlake will see an additional 5-10 cm today, with an additional 10-15 cm in Berens River. A few more cm of snow are likely in most areas tonight before tapering off on Friday.
Travel on area highways may be difficult or impossible, particularly this morning. If you must travel, be sure to check highway conditions before leaving and that your car has a winter survival kit.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to MBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #MBStorm.
