Winter Finally hits Western Manitoba, and Shovels are out
Climate change is forecast to bring snow and cold to Winnipeg and Red River Valley
Western Manitoba was struck by a sudden jolt of winter weather on Wednesday, creating hazardous driving conditions.
Environment Canada says the system will reach Winnipeg in the evening, with temperatures dropping and snow starting, as temperatures drop.
Several other roads, from Camperville to the international border, as well as a large stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway, remain closed in both directions.
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Manitoba’s government website offers an interactive highway map, constantly updated.
A weather system moving into Manitoba from Saskatchewan is causing heavy snowfall across parts of the province, ending an unseasonably warm fall.
On CBC News Network Wednesday morning, Chris Murphy of The Weather Network said “The switch has been flipped.”
In Western Manitoba central region, South Indian Lake and Amisk Provincial Park are under a snowfall warning from Environment Canada.
Some heavier accumulations of 30-50 cm are expected by Wednesday evening, along with northerly winds gusting to 60 km/h and poor visibility.
Throughout Wednesday, conditions will improve as winds subside and snow stops falling.
The wind is blowing snow around and making it difficult to know the exact amounts in some places, said Natalie Hasell, an Environment Canada meteorologist.
The official readings at Brandon are around 10 to 12 centimeters, but people have likely seen quite a bit more than that.
Several schools and buses have been canceled Several schools have had to cancel classes or bus service due to tough conditions. The following divisions are closed:
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