Manitobans should be prepared for winter weather to begin Wednesday as a storm approaches.

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for more areas in Southern Manitoba, including the Interlake and Manitoba's cottage country.

A low pressure system approaching from Saskatchewan will push a mix of snow and rain through southern Manitoba today. Most of the actual snow accumulation for most regions is expected to take place beginning Wednesday evening and throughout Thursday. 

Winnipeg and other areas under special weather statement

Areas like Winnipeg are under a special weather statement and can expect up to 5 mm of rain mixed with light snow on Wednesday. Temperatures will hover around the freezing mark overnight as heavier snowfall begins. A total of 5 cm of snow is expected overnight and another 5 cm on Thursday with snow continuing in the evening.

Interlake and Eastern Manitoba

The Interlake and other areas east under a snowfall warning will see accumulations around 10 cm tonight.

An additional 10 cm is forecast for Thursday. Heavy flurries off of Lake Manitoba may give higher snowfall amounts. This snow will persist through Thursday night and into Friday.

Winds will be gusty Thursday, especially near the Manitoba Lakes.

Parkland

All of the Parkland region in western Manitoba remains under a winter storm warning. Environment Canada says snowfall amounts will vary greatly in this region and be tied to local geography.

Most areas will see snowfall accumulations of 15 to 20 cm by the end of Thursday. Areas along the Manitoba escarpment will see the highest amounts and local accumulations of 40 cm are possible.

The snowfall will ease Thursday night as the low pressure system moves through Ontario.

The track of the heavy snow has shifted slightly northward. As a result, the Minnedosa region has been removed from this warning.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. If you must travel, keep others informed of your schedule and destination and carry an emergency kit and mobile phone.

Current watches, warnings, and special weather statements

This map is automatically updated by Environment Canada. Refresh the page to see the latest details. Areas in yellow are under a winter storm watch, areas in red are under a winter storm warning, and areas in grey are under a special weather statement.