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Weather forecasters say that Manitobans should prepare for extreme cold not just through the weekend, but into next week at the very least, as "a long period of extreme wind chill is expected as an Arctic air mass sets in over the eastern Prairies."

Environment Canada says that Steinbach and most of southern Manitoba will experience overnight lows tonight of at least -40 if not colder, and the daytime won't be much better. Most of the province is currently gripped under extreme cold warnings on Saturday afternoon.

Connor McClennon scored the lone goal for the Winnipeg Ice Friday night in Lethbridge as the visitors dropped a 2-1 decision to the Hurricanes.

Hayden Smith and Blake Swetlikoff replied for Lethbridge, who earned a split in their four-game regular season series with Winnipeg.

Hurricanes goaltender Bryan Thompson was named the game's first star, making 28 saves while Mason Beaupit, named the second star, suffered the loss for the Ice stopping 26.

Lethbridge went 1/5 on the power play, and Winnipeg was 0/2.

Weather forecasters say that Manitobans should prepare for extreme cold not just through the weekend, but into next week at the very least, as "a long period of extreme wind chill is expected as an Arctic air mass sets in over the eastern Prairies."

Environment Canada says that Winnipeg and most of southern Manitoba will experience overnight lows tonight of at least -40 if not colder, and the daytime won't be much better. Most of the province is currently gripped under extreme cold warnings on Saturday morning.

Strong winds gusting up to 70 km/h and fresh snow are creating reduced visibility in blowing snow and Environment Canada has issued blowing snow advisories throughout the Central Plains, Pembina Valley, and Southeast.

Environment Canada says that blowing snow will diminish Friday morning as winds gradually weaken.

In the meantime, travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility. The national forecaster says that if visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.

Southern Manitoba will see its third clipper-like system of the week, with a very fast moving low-pressure system descending out of Saskatchewan Thursday night.

Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson announced Thursday morning a $200-million Carbon Tax Relief Fund aimed at helping 700,000 Manitobans cope with the negative impacts of rising winter costs, from food to fuel.

The 2023 Carbon Tax Relief Fund will provide help for all Manitobans who lived in the province on December 31st, 2021, and whose family net income that year was less than $175,000.

With around five centimeters of light fluffy snow yesterday, just how much we’ve had so far this week continues to creep upward, and according to the forecast, we’re not done with the snow yet.

After an early morning round of a few centimeters of wet, sticky snow, driving conditions have been less than optimal for the entire day. As of 5:30 p.m. Monday evening, the Sun Valley Tire road report for the Pembina and Red River Valleys indicated all highways in the region were either ice or party ice and/or snow covered. Visibility was reported as good, with the at times gusty northwesterly winds, having started to back off.

Below is a gallery of photos from a multi vehicle scene near St. Adolphe on Highway 75, where several semis ended up sliding into the ditch. 

The vacation from winter will soon be over for Southern Manitoba. After nearly an entire month of above to well above average temperatures, what winter is usually like will be back in our region by this coming weekend. Before that, though, multiple chances of snowfall and several more days of warm weather.

A new tribute of recognition has been unveiled at St. Joseph's Hospital in Estevan.

The Carson Family Atrium is now featured within the main entrance of the hospital, as a sign of appreciation for years of support for Ron Carson and his family.

The tribute has photos of Ron and Shirley Carson, along with a quote from the family on why they chose to support St. Joseph's over the years.