Manitoba weather: Heavy snow, strong winds in western Manitoba [Video]

Stormy weather and strong winds have touched down in western Manitoba, with some areas expected to receive up to 50 centimetres (cm) of snow.

According to a winter storm warning from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), widespread accumulations between 15 and 25 cm and local accumulations between 30 to 50 cm are expected by Wednesday evening. Northerly winds as high as 60 km/h are also expected to cause poor visibility and blowing snow.

Conditions are forecasted to improve throughout the day on Wednesday.

ECCC notes that snowy weather can make travel difficult due to poor visibility and road closures. Manitobans are urged to consider postponing non-essential travel, prepare for quickly changing travel conditions, and protect themselves from wind and cold.

Wet weather in Winnipeg

ECCC has also issued a special weather statement for other parts of Manitoba, including the city of Winnipeg, saying it’s been a wet 24 hours for the Red River Valley.

The weather agency says the …