A band of heavy snow will sweep into southern Manitoba later this week, bringing a return blast of winter weather. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mike Sudoma)
WINNIPEG — A blast of winter weather will make its way into southern Manitoba tonight, bringing with it the potential of 15 to 25 cm of snow.
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Winnipeg and surrounding communities, saying a strong low-pressure system will enter the province beginning Tuesday evening.
“The heaviest snow will fall along the Manitoba escarpment and the higher terrain of the Parklands region, where amounts could reach 30 cm. Elsewhere, generally 15 to 20 cm of snow is expected,” the weather agency says.
The yellow warning also includes the possibility of travel becoming challenging, with visibility likely to be reduced at times
The system is expected to taper off overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning.
Motorists can check the latest road information by visiting Manitoba511.ca.
