A powerful low-pressure system will impact the Prairies — as a potent winter storm will bring heavy snow, wind, and a risk of freezing rain on Sunday. 

As a result, Environment Canada has issued a number of weather warnings for the Parkland on Sunday.

Freezing Rain Warning

A freezing rain warning is in effect for areas including Dauphin, Winnipegosis, Russell, Minnedosa, Ste. Rose, Gladstone, and Ashern.

Freezing rain developing Sunday morning/afternoon is expected to taper off Sunday night.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots will become icy, slippery and hazardous. Officials are asking the public to consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. 

Winter Storm Warning

A winter storm warning has been issued for some Parkland communities — like Swan River, Duck Mountain, and Minitonas-Bowsman — along with large sections of northern Manitoba.

Moderate to heavy snow will begin in these more northern areas Sunday morning and continue through to Monday. 

Snowfall totals as high as 30 to 50 cm are expected, and some regions will also see a mix of snow and freezing rain.

Weather warning issued by Environment Canada | Freezing rain warnings are in effect for more southern areas, while the north deals with winter storm warnings and a possible 30 to 50 cm of snow.