After the Pembina and Red River Valleys missed the worst of Sunday's significant winter storm, the areas are looking likely to see some accumulating snowfall on Wednesday as a low-pressure system tracking through the Dakotas brings flurries to the region.
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"At this point there is some disagreement between the forecast models, with some suggesting we could see 5 to 10cms out of the system, and others pegging the maximum amount closer to 5cms," explained CMOS Accredited Weathercaster Chris Sumner. "What is quite certain is the Red River Valley and Southeastern Manitoba are the most likely to see the highest amounts from this system, with regions closest to the international border most likely to see the higher end."
Meanwhile, due to poor road conditions Tuesday morning (March 5th) there are several school cancellations in Prairie Spirit School Division with Manitou, Swan Lake, Somerset, Treherne and Holland area schools closed today.
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Sumner noted northeasterly winds will pick up as the low pushes eastward throughout Wednesday, gusting to 50 km/h, so blowing snow and some reduced visibility could be part of your travel conditions by late Wednesday afternoon and evening.
"Another couple of cooler, but sunny days, Thursday and Friday with daytime highs a few degrees below average for this point in March," he added. "We then see upper level ridging develop in the atmosphere, meaning high pressure over the region to start next week, lots of sun, and temperatures pushing above freezing once again. Highs for much of next week are looking to be in the 4 to 8 degree range."
Averages right now are -3 for daytime highs and -12 overnight.