UPDATE: The brief snow squall warning that was issued for the southern half of the parkland has ended. Snow is expected to continue throughout the day, however, tapering off this evening.
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Original article below:
Looks like we are in for some potentially heavy snow and strong winds today. Environment Canada has released a snow squall warning in effect for much of the Parkland. A snow squall is characterized as a sudden, moderately heavy snowfall with blowing snow and strong, gusty surface winds. They can make driving conditions very hazardous.
Click here to see current weather alerts in effect. More information from Environment Canada is below:
12:20 PM CST Thursday 26 January 2023
Snow squall warning in effect for:
- Gilbert Plains Mun. incl. Ashville
- Grandview Mun. incl. Valley River Res.
- Mun. of Roblin incl. Makaroff Shortdale and Bield
- Mun. of Russell-Binscarth incl. Gambler Res.
- R.M. of Dauphin incl. Sifton and Valley River
- R.M. of Riding Mountain West incl. Asessippi Prov. Park
Brief, intense snowfall is expected. Visibilities will be rapidly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow.
A warm front is moving through southeastern Saskatchewan and southwest Manitoba bringing heavy snow and strong winds with gusts up to 70 km/h.
Snow and blowing snow will cause visibility to be greatly reduced for a short duration.
Warning is likely to be extended eastward with frontal movement.
Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or tweet reports using #MBStorm.
