Overview of Latest Winter Storm Warning: EC Alerts

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

Heavy snow continues in east-central Saskatchewan, west-central and northwestern Manitoba.

Widespread snowfall accumulations of 15 to 25 cm and local accumulations of 30 to 50 cm can be expected by Wednesday evening, with northerly winds gusting to 60 km/h giving poor visibility in blowing snow.

Conditions will improve through the day Wednesday as the snow tapers off winds diminish.

Rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Road closures are possible.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Protect yourself from wind, cold and disorientation by staying sheltered, indoors or with your vehicle. Take frequent breaks and avoid strain when clearing snow. If you must travel, keep others informed of your schedule and destination and carry an emergency kit and mobile phone. For information on emergency plans and kits go to https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to SKstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #SKStorm.

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

Heavy snow continues in east-central Saskatchewan, west-central and northwestern Manitoba.

Widespread snowfall accumulations of 15 to 25 cm and local accumulations of 30 to 50 cm can be expected by Wednesday evening, with northerly winds gusting to 60 km/h giving poor visibility in blowing snow.

Conditions will improve through the day Wednesday as the snow tapers off winds diminish.

Rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Road closures are possible.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Protect yourself from wind, cold and disorientation by staying sheltered, indoors or with your vehicle. Take frequent breaks and avoid strain when clearing snow. If you must travel, keep others informed of your schedule and destination and carry an emergency kit and mobile phone. For information on emergency plans and kits go to https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/.

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.

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

A significant winter storm will bring significant snow to western Manitoba through Wednesday.

In addition to the snow, increasingly strong northwesterly winds gusting as high as 70 km/h will give very poor visibility at times in snow and blowing snow. Total snowfall accumulations by Wednesday evening will range from 15 to 30 cm, and possibly more over the higher terrain of western Manitoba.

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 https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/.

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.