The Ste. Rose - McCreary - Alonsa - Gladstone region is under a blowing snow advisory as of earlier this morning.
The blowing snow is causing poor visibility in some locations. Please drive with caution. Conditions in affected areas are expected to improve later this afternoon.
The full statement is below:
Blowing snow advisory in effect for:
- Mun. of Glenella-Lansdowne incl. Arden and Tenby
- Mun. of McCreary incl. Norgate
- Mun. of Ste. Rose incl. Laurier
- Mun. of WestLake-Gladstone incl. Plumas and Langruth
- R.M. of Alonsa incl. Ebb and Flow Res. and Sandy Bay Res.
Poor visibility in snow and blowing snow is expected or occurring in some locations.
Poor visibility in snow and blowing snow with some highway closures are occurring this morning in areas south and west of Winnipeg, along the Manitoba Escarpment and especially approaching the International border.
The snow, gusty winds and poor visibility are expected to improve later this afternoon.
Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or tweet reports using #MBStorm.
