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Southern Manitoba under snowfall warnings, Winnipeg snowplows standing by

Another dump of snow is expected to hit southern Manitoba on Wednesday, days after a winter storm left some Manitobans dusting off their snow shovels.

Environment Canada warns 10 to 20 centimetres of snow could fall starting Wednesday afternoon and ending overnight, thanks to a “fairly quick moving” low pressure system making its way into the region, the weather agency says.

Some areas might see more significant snow fall, which could reduce visibility to almost zero. There could be a “significant impact” on rush-hour traffic, Environment Canada noted.

Conditions will improve on Thursday.

A map shows areas of Manitoba under snowfall warnings.
Southern Manitoba is expected to see up to 20 cm over snow on Wednesday, Environment Canada says. (Riley Laychuck/CBC)

As of 1 p.m. Wednesday, the following areas are under snowfall warnings:

  • The City of Winnipeg.
  • Arborg, Hecla, Fisher River, Gypsumville, Ashern.
  • Brandon, Neepawa, Carberry, Treherne.
  • Dugald, Beausejour, Grand Beach.
  • Killarney, Pilot Mound, Manitou.
  • Melita, Boissevain, Turtle Mountain Provincial Park.
  • Morden, Winkler, Altona, Morris.
  • Portage la Prairie, Headingley, Brunkild, Carman.
  • Selkirk, Gimli, Stonewall, Woodlands.
  • Ste. Rose, McCreary, Alonsa, Gladstone.
  • Steinbach, St. Adolphe, Emerson, Vita, Richer.
  • Virden, Souris.
  • Whiteshell, Lac du Bonnet, Pinawa.

The City of Winnipeg said snowplow crews are ready to respond to the weather. In a news release Wednesday, the city also reminded residents that the annual winter route parking ban — which prohibits parking on designated winter streets — is still in effect between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m.

Drivers violating that ban could be ticketed and towed. Winter routes are marked by signage, the city said.

The province is also cautioning Manitobans about the forecasted snowfall. Drivers should stay updated on road conditions and watch out for snowplows, the province said in a media bulletin. 

Residents can go to Manitoba 511’s website to check road conditions. Winnipeggers can also check for snow clearing updates online.

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