Winds gusting at 80 km/hour and falling snow will make it difficult for drivers inside and outside the perimeter of Winnipeg. Now freezing drizzle may also occur in several areas.
Most areas will see a few more hours of freezing drizzle before falling temperatures cause a changeover to snow.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Freezing drizzle can produce thin, hard-to-detect layers of ice.
Environment Canada says "an abrupt return to winter is coming" as much of Southern Manitoba faces difficult weather Wednesday evening. The special weather statement blankets the south-central part of Manitoba.
From Altona to the R.M of Woodlands, a strong northerly wind will be pushing its way through the southern half of Manitoba at 80 km/hour Wednesday night.
Southern Manitoba is set to get two to four cm of snow.
"The strong winds and falling snow will cause reduced visibilities at times in blowing snow," Environment Canada says.
Conditions are set to improve overnight and into Thursday morning. Temperatures will dip throughout the week as a cold front makes its way through Manitoba, lowering temperatures slightly below the seasonal average.
CURRENT WARNINGS AND ADVISORIES
Areas in grey are under a variety of weather statements. Areas in red are under a snowfall warning. This map is automatically updated by Environment Canada. Refresh the page to see the latest details.
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