WINNIPEG WEATHER

WEATHER | WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WINNIPEG

 

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

 

 

The storm we have been tracking most of the week is about to hit southern Manitoba just in time to disrupt holiday plans.

As was expected a Colorado low is forming this afternoon and will track northeastward over the next few days. Light snow will begin Christmas morning in the western parts of the province and spread northeastward across the rest of southern Manitoba Christmas afternoon. The snow will increase in intensity through the late afternoon and evening with heavy snow expected over most areas Sunday night. There will also be some ice pellets over extreme southeastern Manitoba Sunday afternoon and evening as milder air aloft tries to wrap up ahead of this system. There are still some variations in the different computer models with snowfall amounts but the general consensus is 20 to 30 cm of snow by Monday morning over much of southern Manitoba with higher amounts of near 40 cm possible over areas by the Canada /U.S. border.

Strong winds gusting up to 70Km/h will accompany the heavy snow Sunday Night and continue until Monday afternoon making travel dangerous inside and outside the city. Near zero visibility in open areas will be produced during the storm.

 

Map of Manitoba

 

 

Blizzard conditions are likely over the red River valley and southwestern Manitoba where the winds should be the strongest. Conditions should gradually improve from west to east Monday afternoon.

Environment Canada is advising that all non-essential travel be postponed until conditions improve. 

Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult some areas. 

Winter storm warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to occur together.

 

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