The white stuff is finally on its way..riding time this weekend..
Special weather statement in effect for:
City of Winnipeg
Colorado Low to bring snow and colder temperatures to Southern
Manitoba.
Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a developing Colorado
Low that is set to push through the Northern Plains of the United
States.
The development of this system will be somewhat dysfunctional. The
main disturbance is forecast to track northeastward tonight, moving
across Minnesota on Wednesday before reaching Northwestern Ontario
on Thursday. As a result, initially the main swath of snow will lie
east of Southern Manitoba. However a secondary area of heavy snow is
expected to develop along a trough of low pressure protruding
northward from this system. Snowfall associated with this feature
will track into Southern Manitoba overnight and continue on
Wednesday.
Because of the complex development of this system numerical models
have had some difficulty determining the intensity and placement of
the snowfall. At this time models are suggesting that the heaviest
snowfall will lie along a line extending northeastward from Pilot
Mound through Winnipeg towards Bissett. Preliminary estimates
suggest 10-15 cm of snow are possible along this axis by late
Wednesday. Locally heavier amounts may be possible particularly
along the Manitoba Escarpment.
In the wake of this system brisk northwesterly winds will develop
resulting in drifting and some blowing snow by late Wednesday.
Colder temperatures will also enter the region with daytime highs
remaining near seasonal values for the latter portion of the week.
For mid December average daytime highs for Winnipeg and Brandon are
near the -10 c.
The public is advised to monitor public forecasts for any warnings
that may be issued in advance of this system later today.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to
storm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports to #MBStorm.