yellow warning - winter storm - in effect, Canada

A significant fall storm will continue to impact northern Manitoba through the weekend.

Where: Areas of northern Manitoba, including, Pukatawagan, Lynn Lake, Brochet, and Tadoule Lake.

What: Hazardous winter conditions including:
Heavy snow with total amounts of 20 to 40 cm.
Severe wind gusts exceeding 90 km/h.
Significantly reduced visibilities in blowing snow.
Freezing rain with total amounts of 5 to 10 mm.
Heavy rain with total amounts of 20 to 30 mm.

When: Rain and freezing rain developed overnight over northern Manitoba. This will transition to snow throughout the day before tapering off Sunday afternoon. Winds will strengthen throughout the day with gusts up to 90 km/h in areas closer to the Nunavut border and will taper off Sunday afternoon and evening. Visibilities will be drastically reduced in blowing snow this afternoon and evening when falling snow and strong winds combine.

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Travel will likely be hazardous. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near-zero at times. Property damage is possible. Property or tree damage is possible.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to MBstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on social media using #MBStorm.