Travel conditions are worsening across the Prairies due to strong winds and blowing snow, prompting warnings for drivers to stay cautious.
Regina: Winter warnings are all over the Prairies right now. Strong winds are kicking up, and travel is getting tricky. Gusts could hit 100 km/h, making visibility a real issue with all that blowing snow.
There’s a lot of snow on the way too. A low-pressure system is moving through, and some areas might see 10-20 cm by Friday. So, if you’re planning to drive, you might want to think twice.
Environment and Climate Change Canada is advising folks to be ready for changing road conditions. They suggest postponing any non-essential travel until things clear up a bit.
It’s been a wild temperature ride lately, but brace yourself—Arctic air is coming in strong this weekend. It’s going to get dangerously cold, possibly some of the coldest we’ve seen this season.
This clipper system is moving from northern Alberta down to south-central Manitoba. Expect heavy snow across northwestern Alberta and into Manitoba’s Interlake region through Friday morning.
Southern areas along the Trans-Canada and Yellowhead Highways will see some snow too, but not as much. The snow might come in bursts, and there’s even a chance of thundersnow in southern Alberta tonight.
Winds are really going to pick up, especially in the evening, and they’ll stay gusty into Friday afternoon. We’re looking at gusts between 60-80 km/h, and even up to 90 km/h in some spots.
With all this wind and snow, visibility could drop significantly. A winter storm watch is already in place for Winnipeg, with blizzard conditions possible on Friday.
As the weekend rolls in, those cold temperatures will settle in, making it feel even chillier than usual. We’re talking about 10 to 20°C colder than what we’d expect this time of year.
There might be some milder Pacific air coming in later, but don’t get too comfortable—Arctic air will keep making its presence felt.
