Manitoba weather: System brings heaps of snow, freezing rain [Video]

A low-pressure system brought heaps of snow to western Manitoba and the Parklands Sunday night, causing poor road conditions and school closures.

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), anywhere from 20 to 30 centimetres of snow fell in Brandon, while 25 and 23 centimetres were reported in Virden and Roblin, respectively.

Snowfall totals were a little less severe further east, with the Red River Valley and the Interlake dealing with between five and 15 centimetres.

Similarly, reports in Winnipeg varied from five to 15 centimetres of snow.

“Throughout southern Manitoba, we’ve had some pretty strong winds, so it’s actually pretty hard to measure snow when it’s flying sideways. It might not even make it into the gauge,” explained Natalie Hasell, ECCC warning preparedness meteorologist.

Areas of the southeast, including Winnipeg, also dealt with several hours of freezing rain or drizzle on Sunday.

Blustery road conditions are pictured near Brandon, Man. on March 3, 2024. (Mandi …