Forecasters say a winter weather system will deliver several centimetres of snow and high winds to southern Manitoba, that will result in drifting and poor visibility.
Manitoba RCMP sent out a release Tuesday saying emergency response times could be affected and advised drivers reduce speed and drive with caution as the system moves through.
Environment Canada issued a “special weather statement” Tuesday for south-central and southeastern Manitoba.
It warns Winnipeg and surrounding areas can expect two to four centimetres of snow Tuesday night, another five to 10 cm Wednesday and similar amounts Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
“Gradually strengthening north winds on Wednesday and Wednesday night will result in considerable drifting as well as some blowing snow and reduced visibilities,” Environment Canada reported Tuesday.
As the storm is expected to last more than 24 hours, some areas could see a total of 10 to 20 cm of snow.
Wednesday will see high temperatures of -11 degrees and low of -12 degress; high of -14 and low of -16 on Thursday. It gets colder on Friday with a high and low temperature of -22 degrees.
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