Remarkable spring snow could hit 20+ cm in parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba
Winter isn't letting go of the Prairies just yet as another shot of spring snow this week could total more than 20 cm in parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, likely to disrupt travel
The Prairies will be seeing another springtime shot of heavy snow this week, with Alberta having seen it first. Now, it will be Saskatchewan's and Manitoba's turn on Tuesday.
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A stationary system will bring as much as 10-20+ cm of wet snow to parts of the eastern Prairies, with the heaviest accumulations expected in western Manitoba and along the central Saskatchewan-Manitoba border.
Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.
Be sure to monitor local highway conditions before heading out, keeping in mind that conditions may change rapidly over short distances.
20+ cm of snow impacts the Saskatchewan-Manitoba border through Tuesday
A stalled low will bring 24 hours of heavy, wet snow to southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba into Tuesday. Regions south and east of Regina, Sask., could see a burst of flurries Tuesday morning that could briefly affect travel.
Elsewhere, snowfall rates intensify by Tuesday morning, but the slow-moving nature of the storm will keep the snowfall lingering well into the evening hours, as well.
Between 10-20+ cm of snow is possible along the Trans-Canada Highway near Moosomin, Sask., with similar heavy totals for the Yellowhead Highway, between Yorkton, Sask., and Dauphin, Man.
The snowfall forecast is more uncertain in the Brandon area of Manitoba, as temperatures hover near the freezing mark. Current forecast details show about 3 cm of snow for the city, but with the chance for those totals to increase.
In Winnipeg, Man., it'll be rain showers that win out, with the chance for some embedded thunder, as well.
There is moderate to high forecast confidence in the harder-hit areas along the border to pick up at least 20 cm of spring snowfall. Dangerous winter travel will impact these major routes.
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It is often difficult to forecast snowfall this time of year due to the convective nature of the systems, and marginal temperatures to support accumulating snow at lower elevations.
Be sure to check back for the latest forecast updates across Saskatchewan and Manitoba.