A motorist is assisted with a push during the morning commute on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. (CHRISD.CA FILE)
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure is reminding drivers to adapt to winter road conditions as snowfall is expected across parts of the province this week.
Winnipeg and surrounding regions are currently under a special weather statement as blustery conditions set in overnight and into Wednesday.
“A powerful low pressure system approaching from the south will bring precipitation to the Red River valley over the next couple of days. Significant rain is expected today, with widespread accumulations of 15-25 mm,” according to Environment Canada.
Beginning this afternoon in the western Red River Valley and this evening in Winnipeg, snow will continue on Wednesday, although it could be mixed with rain in isolated areas. By Wednesday evening snowfall accumulations will range from little if any near Lake Winnipeg to up to 15 cm in the western Red River Valley. Winnipeg will likely see a few cm of wet snow accumulate in this time period.
“With temperatures forecast to be close to zero, small changes in the track of this system could result in significant changes in snowfall, so monitor future forecasts and warnings if engaged in weather sensitive activities,” the statement continued.
The majority of the precipitation will fall as snow in Western Manitoba, where a winter storm warning remains in effect.
Drivers are encouraged to plan their journeys and check real-time road conditions through Manitoba 511.
