Blowing snow advisory issued in parts of Manitoba

People clear snow after an overnight storm, in Winnipeg, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

It seems Manitobans are not in the clear when it comes to severe winter weather with heavy winds and blowing snow expected to impact the province as the weekend begins.

On Friday morning, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a yellow advisory for blowing snow for several communities, including Winnipeg and Brandon.

According to the advisory, another Alberta Clipper is expected to bring heavy snow, gusty winds and blowing snow to parts of western and southern Manitoba throughout the day.

The weather agency expects about five to 12 centimetres of snow, with higher totals in the Parklands region. It also forecasts southerly wind gusts up to 70 km/h on Friday afternoon and northwesterly gusts as high as 60 km/h at night.

ECCC warns that travel will likely be dangerous due to poor visibility, adding that road closures are also a possibility.

Additional weather warnings

A few other communities, including Roblin and Russell-Binscarth, are also under snowfall warnings in addition to the blowing snow advisory. These areas are expected to get between 10 to 15 centimetres of snow and wind gusts as strong as 60 to 70 km/h.

More information is available online.