A blowing snow advisory for a large swath of southern Manitoba stretching from the Saskatchewan border to Winnipeg, has now ended.
Environment Canada had issued the advisory early Sunday morning warning of strong winds and near-zero visibility.
Wind gusts of 60 km/h or stronger were occurring for much of southern Manitoba early in the morning. Those winds are now diminishing somewhat and are not expected to cause as much reduced visibility for the remainder of the day.
Winnipeg’s forecast for the week
Winnipeg is expected to experience frigid temperatures and fluctuating conditions throughout the week.
Light snow will end this morning, giving way to a mix of sun and cloud. Blowing snow may persist in outlying areas, with strong westerly winds reaching 60 km/h. The temperature will fall to -17 this afternoon, with a wind chill of minus 29, increasing the risk of frostbite.
Tonight, conditions will clear with a low of -23 and a wind chill of -31 overnight.
Monday will bring a mix of sun and cloud, with gusty northwest winds up to 50 km/h. The high will be -18, but wind chills could make it feel as cold as -31 in the morning.
Tuesday will see increasing cloudiness with a high of -17, while Wednesday is expected to bring periods of snow with a high of -15. The snow may continue overnight with a low of -21. By Thursday, a mix of sun and cloud will return, with similar conditions expected into the weekend.
With cold temperatures persisting, residents should dress in layers and limit exposure to the elements to prevent frostbite.