Bracing for a Winter Blizzard: Southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba

TLDRA winter blizzard is forecasted for Southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba, with heavy snowfall rates and blizzard conditions expected. Strong winds and potential ice pellets add to the hazardous weather conditions.

Key insights

❄️Heavy snowfall rates of up to 3 cm per hour are expected in Southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

🌬️Blizzard conditions with wind gusts ranging from 50 to 70 km/h will create whiteout conditions.

Ice pellets may occur initially due to warm moisture, but will eventually turn into snow.

❄️☔The combination of snow and ice pellets may result in hazardous road conditions.

🌨️Snow accumulation of 20 to 40 cm is expected in Southern Saskatchewan, while Winnipeg may receive 5 to 10 cm.

Q&A

What is the forecast for Southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba?

A winter blizzard is expected with heavy snowfall rates, blizzard conditions, and strong winds.

Will there be ice pellets?

Yes, ice pellets may occur initially due to warm moisture, but will eventually turn into snow.

How strong will the winds be?

Wind gusts ranging from 50 to 70 km/h are expected, creating whiteout conditions.

What are the expected snowfall accumulations?

Southern Saskatchewan may receive 20 to 40 cm of snow, while Winnipeg may receive 5 to 10 cm.

Are there any road advisories?

Hazardous road conditions are possible due to the combination of snow and ice pellets.

Timestamped Summary

00:00A wide array of warnings are in place for Southern Saskatchewan and Southern Manitoba.

00:19Snowfall rates of up to 3 cm per hour are expected in the southern end of Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

00:35Ice pellets may occur initially due to warm moisture, but will eventually turn into snow.

00:46Blizzard conditions are expected with wind gusts ranging from 50 to 70 km/h.

01:08Additional blowing snow is expected for Winnipeg on Sunday evening.