Winnipeg and much of southern Manitoba are bracing for yet another round of snow and strong winds today.
Environment Canada has issued a yellow blowing snow advisory and is warning Manitobans of potential deteriorating conditions later today.
As the Alberta Clipper moves into the region, we can expect to see between five and 12 centimetres of fresh snow, with higher amounts in the Parklands.
That will be combined with strong wind gusts, which could reach up to 70 kilometres per hour this afternoon, shifting northwest tonight with gusts up to 60 kilometres per hour.
Environment Canada warns travel may be hazardous, with near-zero visibility at times and road closures possible.
Motorists are being urged to take extra precautions and adjust their travel plans as the storm passes through.
Keep up to date on this system on the Jani King weather page.
Road closures
The following highways are now closed:
- Highway 5, from Grandview to Saskatchewan border
- Highway 10, from Highway 16 to N. Ent. Riding Mountain Ntl Park
- Highway 16, from Saskatchewan border to Hwy 250
- Highway 21, from Hwy 45 to Hwy 259
- Highway 24, from Hwy 21 to Hwy 250
- Highway 41, from Hwy 16 to St. Lazare
- Highway 45, from Saskatchewan border to Hwy 10
- Highway 83, from Hwy 45 to Miniota
- Highway 478, from Saskatchewan border to Silverton
- Highway 482, from Hwy 5 to Hwy 83
These closures are due to poor winter driving conditions, due to blowing snow and poor visibility.
