The special weather statement that was in effect for much of the Parkland has now come to an end; however, a winter storm warning is now in effect as heavy snow, blowing snow, and patchy freezing rain are expected today and tonight.
A strong low-pressure system tracking across the central Prairies will spread a large swath of snow across central and northern Manitoba. Heavy snow over west-central Manitoba will track eastward this morning into the Norway House and Island lake areas and then slide southwards into the Parkland region this afternoon into this evening.
Storm totals are forecast to be in the 15 to 25 cm range, although local amounts may be highly variable.
In addition to the heavy snow, moderate to strong winds gusting as high as 70 km/h will also lead to reduced visibilities in blowing snow this afternoon and tonight.
The system will depart entirely into Ontario on Tuesday morning.
