Winnipeg under blizzard warning; 2 to 5 centimetres of snow expected

Environment Canada announced on Thursday that Winnipeg is under a blizzard warning, as snow is expected to start falling Thursday evening, with a blizzard developing Friday morning.

Winter has decided to rear its ugly head again as Winnipeg is expected to get more snow on Friday.

Environment Canada announced on Thursday that the city is under a blizzard warning, as snow is expected to start falling Thursday evening, with a blizzard developing Friday morning.

"A fast move low-pressure system will bring two to five cm of fresh snow to southern Manitoba tonight. Areas of reduced visibilities will be possible through the night as southerly winds accompanying the snow gust to 60 km/h," Environment Canada said on its website.

Once Friday rolls around, the weather site said the conditions will "deteriorate" to a blizzard with winds around 80 km/h.

"Widespread very poor visibilities in blowing snow are expected for the remainder of the morning into the afternoon. Whiteout conditions will be possible at times."

Conditions are expected to improve by the evening Environment Canada said.

People are being warned that this will have a, "significant impact" on morning traffic and people should prepare for quickly changing travel conditions.