Thursday, April 16, 2020

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

April snowstorm

3:28 PM CDT Wednesday 01 April 2020
Snowfall warning in effect for:
  • Mun. of Emerson-Franklin incl. Roseau River
  • R.M. of De Salaberry incl. St-Pierre-Jolys and St. Malo
  • R.M. of Hanover incl. Steinbach Niverville and Grunthal
  • R.M. of La Broquerie incl. Marchand
  • R.M. of Ritchot incl. St. Adolphe and Ste. Agathe
  • R.M. of Ste. Anne incl. Richer
  • R.M. of Stuartburn incl. Zhoda Vita and Sundown
  • R.M. of Tache incl. Lorette Ste-Geneviève and Landmark
Snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 15 cm is expected.

A slow moving cold front tracking across southern Manitoba will spread snow across south central and eastern Manitoba Thursday into Friday. Precipitation will begin as rain this evening but gradually change over to snow across the Red River valley and Interlake tonight and eastern Manitoba on Thursday. At this time the heaviest snowfall amounts are expected east of Winnipeg where totals of 10 to 25 cm are possible. Over the western portions of the Red River Valley and Interlake, including the City of Winnipeg, lesser amounts are expected with totals in the 5 to 15 cm range.
Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop. Take frequent breaks and avoid strain when clearing snow.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to MBstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #MBStorm.