A new winter storm is set to hit the Prairies, bringing snow and strong winds, impacting travel and visibility.
Winnipeg: Another winter storm is on the way for the Prairies. Just when you thought it was over, right? A few days back, southern Manitoba got hit hard with heavy snow.
This week, an Alberta clipper is rolling in, bringing some light snow. The good news? This system isn’t expected to dump a ton of snow. But still, we’ll see some accumulation and strong winds, which could make driving a bit tricky.
Keep an eye out for any weather alerts. If you’re planning to travel, it’s a good idea to check the conditions first. You might want to give yourself a little extra time.
As the week goes on, temperatures are expected to warm up, which is a relief. The extreme cold will start to move further east, so that’s something to look forward to.
This week, we’ll see another clipper that might cause some travel delays, but thankfully, it won’t be as severe as the last one. The central and northern Prairies will feel the brunt of this system.
Snow will start falling along the warm front from northern Saskatchewan to southern Manitoba on Tuesday morning. As the day goes on, the cold front will move in, bringing another light round of snow into Wednesday morning.
Winds will pick up overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, blowing from the northwest at about 50-70 km/h. That’s a bit less than last week’s storm, which had gusts up to 90 km/h.
So, expect some slower commutes with blowing snow making visibility poor. It’s a bit of a roller-coaster with temperatures this week, but we should see some milder Pacific air moving in by the end of January.
A cold front will swing through on Thursday, cooling things down a bit, but most areas will still be above seasonal. We’re keeping an eye on the potential for colder weather in early February, but for now, no major storms are on the horizon.
Stay tuned to The Weather Network for the latest updates on what’s happening in the Prairies.
