The province is warning that rainfall, forecast to be between 20 and 40 millimeters overnight into Sunday, combined with snowmelt will enhance the threat of flooding. 

The Province of Manitoba issued notice Friday afternoon that the Floodway would commence operations on the weekend.

A snow storm is about to blanket the Red River Valley and while the river has crested in Fargo, N.D., the peak is still to come in Grand Forks.

Despite storm warnings for South Dakota, Manitoba is still expecting something lower than a 2009-level flood, says a flood expert.

Having sump pumps, and drains cleared are just a few ways to help prevent damage from flooding around your home, experts say.

The City of Winnipeg is working to identify properties in need of dikes as the Flood Watch 2019 continues. 123 properties were deemed at risk as of Friday.

Not a drop of rain or any noticeable snow has fallen near the Winnipeg airport all month.