Get Ready for a Winter Storm: Blizzard Warnings in Prairie Provinces

❄️A winter storm is moving across the Prairie provinces, bringing cold air and moisture together to create blizzard conditions.

💨Winds of 70-80 km/h will accompany the snowfall, making travel conditions extremely dangerous.

🚧Blizzard warnings have been issued for the southwest corner of Manitoba and areas highlighted in red on the map.

🌨️Snowfall rates will be high, with regions like Saskatoon expecting 20-40 cm of snow.

🌡️Temperatures will be extremely cold, making it feel more like the start of January or February rather than March.

What is causing the winter storm?

—The winter storm is the result of cold air from the north meeting moisture, creating an area of low pressure.

Which provinces will be most affected?

—Southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba will experience the worst of the blizzard conditions and heavy snowfall.

What should I do to prepare for the storm?

—Stay indoors, avoid unnecessary travel, and make sure you have enough food and supplies to last through the storm.

How long will the storm last?

—The storm is expected to last through the weekend, with snowfall ramping up on Saturday afternoon and continuing into Sunday.

When can we expect warmer weather?

—The cold air will stick around for the next few days, so it will still feel like winter. Warmer weather is not expected in the near future.

00:00The biggest weather headline this weekend is a winter storm or blizzard moving across the Prairie provinces.

00:10Blizzard warnings have been issued for the southwest corner of Manitoba and areas highlighted in red on the map.

00:23The snowfall rates tonight will be high, accompanied by winds of 70-80 km/h.

00:36The worst travel conditions are expected in the southwest corner of Manitoba and southern Saskatchewan.

00:51Some regions, like Saskatoon, can expect 20-40 cm of snow.

01:12The cold air will make it feel more like the start of January or February rather than March.

01:22The freezing levels in British Columbia will drop, bringing snow to higher elevations.

01:46The Prairies will continue to experience below seasonal temperatures next week.