Hazardous winter conditions are expected.
Total snowfall: Widespread amounts of 5 to 15 cm. Local accumulations of 20 to 40 cm.
Freezing rain duration: Periods of freezing rain in some areas on Tuesday morning.
Wind and blowing snow: 70 to 80 km/h on Tuesday night and Wednesday will produce areas of poor visibility in blowing snow.
Locations: Parkland and southwest Manitoba.
Time span: Beginning Tuesday morning and easing on Wednesday night.
This area will experience a mix of rain, freezing rain, and snow on Tuesday morning. Cooler temperatures will build in through the day, changing the expected precipitation across the region to snow.
The highest snowfall accumulations are expected on the eastern and northeastern sides of larger terrain features such as the western escarpment of the Red River Valley, the Riding Mountains, and Duck Mountains.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.
Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.
Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight.
For information on emergency plans and kits go to Get Prepared / Préparez-vous
