WINNIPEG — The first warnings have been put in place for the Prairies as Saskatchewan and Manitoba brace for another winter storm.
In northern Saskatchewan, winter storm watches and warnings are in effect as the area gets set for 15 to 25 centimetres of snow starting Tuesday evening.
In Manitoba, warnings are likely as heavy snow and strong winds are forecast for Wednesday morning. There is also a risk of freezing rain late in the afternoon.
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Winnipeg will see temperatures rise drastically through the day due to 50 to 70 kilometre per hour winds out of the south.
The city is also expecting five to 10 centimetres of snow through the day with a risk of freezing rain late in the afternoon. Snowfall amounts will likely vary due to blowing snow conditions.
The Whiteshell and the Interlake are could see similar snowfall numbers.
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Southwestern Manitoba will see less snow. Wind speeds will be similar to the rest of southern Manitoba, with gusts up to 70 km/h, but snowfall amounts will likely be closer to five centimetres. There is also less risk of freezing rain.
The heaviest snowfall will be concentrated in the north. Lynn Lake could see close to 20 cm by the end of Wednesday. Other areas expecting significant snow in the north are:
- Thompson and Norway House, approximately 10 cm
- The Pas, Flin Flon and Grand Rapids, five to 10 cm
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