Active AlertsWestbourne, MB

Poor visibility in snow and blowing snow is expected in some locations.

Hazard: Poor visibilities in blowing snow.

Location: Near Lake Manitoba southeast through the Red River Valley

Timing: Beginning early Wednesday through Wednesday afternoon.

Remarks: A strong cold front surging south through the province will give strong northwest winds with gusts of 60 to 80 km/h beginning early Wednesday morning. These winds will combine with light snow to produce areas of near-zero visibility in blowing snow through the day. Conditions will improve by Wednesday evening.

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Travel will likely be hazardous due to near-zero visibility. Road closures are possible.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to MBstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #MBStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Protect yourself from wind, cold and disorientation by staying sheltered, indoors or with your vehicle.