Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for Winnipeg and several surrounding communities, with icy conditions expected this evening.
A band of freezing rain is moving through southeastern Manitoba and will continue into the evening. Precipitation is expected to transition to snow near midnight before dissipating by morning.
The warning affects Winnipeg, St. François Xavier, Headingley, and several rural municipalities, including Cartier, Grey, Dufferin, and Macdonald, as well as the Morden, Winkler, Altona, and Morris areas.
The freezing rain, combined with dropping temperatures and winds gusting up to 70 km/h, could make for treacherous travel conditions.
Highways, roads, sidewalks, and parking lots may become icy and slippery, with road closures possible.
Drivers are urged to slow down, watch for taillights ahead, and maintain a safe following distance.
Pedestrians should also use caution on potentially icy surfaces.