A Blowing Snow Advisory has been issued for the region as strong southerly winds, combined with falling snow are expected to reduce visibility this afternoon. The advisory, issued by Environment Canada is in effect for the Pembina Valley and Red River Valley.
Blowing snow advisories are issued when winds are expected to create blowing snow giving poor visibility to 800 metres or less for at least 3 hours.
According to the weather agency, roads running west to east will be particularly vulnerable to the southerly winds, expected to gust up to 60 km/h, resulting in poor visibility in snow and blowing snow.
Conditions will improve early this evening as winds diminish.
As a result, motorists are urged to consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.