Wintery weather warnings in effect for southern Manitoba

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued several snowfall, winter storm and freezing rain warnings for much of southern Manitoba.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued several snowfall, winter storm and freezing rain warnings for much of southern Manitoba.

The warnings stretch across the province from as far north as Red Deer Lake near the Saskatchewan border all the way to the U.S. border.

As of 3:18 p.m. Saturday, a snowfall warning is in effect for Winnipeg, with total amounts of 10 to 20 centimetres expected.

According to ECCC, a strong low pressure system over southern Saskatchewan will make its way east, bringing heavy snow by Sunday morning.

ECCC also said the mild temperatures may limit blowing snow, but strong winds mean poor visibility for drivers on the roads Sunday night into Monday morning.

The snow is expected to taper off overnight Sunday.

To the west, Brandon, Dauphin, as well as southern areas like Morden and Winkler, are under a winter storm warning, with hazardous conditions – such as a mix of snow, rain, and freezing rain – expected.