Environment Canada has issued a blowing snow advisory for much of southern Manitoba as strong winds and snow create poor visibility and dangerous travel conditions.
Blowing snow will persist through Friday night and into Saturday morning across the region. Winds of up to 40 km/h, gusting to 60 km/h, are causing snow to drift and visibility to drop significantly in some areas.
Motorists west of Winnipeg are already reporting poor visibility on highways, with snow beginning to drift on roadways.
Saskatchewan, which was hit earlier by the same weather system, has seen similar conditions, prompting highway closures, including parts of the Trans-Canada Highway near Regina.
Environment Canada warns that travel may become hazardous and urges drivers to prepare for changing road conditions. Postponing non-essential travel is recommended until visibility improves.
Forecast
Tonight
Snow and blowing snow overnight. Accumulation of 2 to 4 cm. Wind shifting to north at 40 km/h, gusting to 60 km/h overnight. Low minus 14, with wind chills dropping to minus 23.
Saturday, Jan. 25
Clearing in the morning, but blowing snow will continue early in the day. Winds north at 40 km/h, gusting to 60, easing to 20 km/h in the afternoon. High of minus 12, with wind chills between minus 25 in the morning and minus 20 by afternoon.
Drivers are reminded to check highway conditions before heading out and stay tuned to local updates for the latest information.