News - Weather

Heavy snowfall has fallen across areas of the province and motorists are reminded to adjust their driving for winter road conditions and to remain alert when following or approaching oncoming highway snowplows.

Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Doyle Piwniuk announced that the Hydrologic Forecast Centre has released its 2022 Summer Conditions Report.

With above-normal temperatures expected across most of southern Manitoba starting Saturday, June 18, and continuing over the weekend into early next week, Manitoba Health advises everyone is at risk from the effects of heat.

The Manitoba RCMP continually assessed highway conditions overnight and continue to monitor this morning. Anticipated widespread highway closures across southern Manitoba were not required as originally anticipated.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure is advising Manitobans to take precautions and prepare for a major spring blizzard expected to impact southern and central Manitoba starting today.

Starting Monday, a mix of rain and snow, with potentially significant amounts, is on tap for the Red River Valley eastward to the Ontario border, according to Environment Canada.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure advises the province’s snow removal crews are equipped and ready for clearing of Manitoba’s highways in response to blizzard warnings in place for parts of the province.

Manitoba Infrastructure advises provincial snow removal crews are equipped and prepared to clear Manitoba’s highways in response to the snowfall forecasted for parts of the province.

A special weather statement has been issued for Steinbach and southern Manitoba stating that heavy snow and strong winds can be expected in the coming days as an Alberta clipper moves across the Prairies Monday night. Cold weather is expected starting Wednesday.

Environment Canada is reporting that southeastern Manitoba, including Steinbach, Hanover, Niverville and Grunthal, will experience bitterly cold temperatures into the new year.