What happens in Texas doesn’t stay in Texas.
The snow on Saturday was just a taste of what’s on the way early this week across the eastern Prairies. Some Pacific energy is going to meet up with a developing Texas low, which will stall across southern Manitoba through Wednesday.
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Some localized areas are in line to see more than 20 cm of snowfall, with considerable travel implications for the hardest-hit regions. Be mindful before heading out on the roads and adjust your plans accordingly as blowing snow is likely.
Blizzard-like conditions are possible. Heavy, wet snow is also like to weigh down power lines, so expect power outages, as well.
This week:
Periods of snow develop will across eastern Saskatchewan and fill in across southwestern Manitoba on early Tuesday, with sustained winds pushing more than 40 km/h of the northwest––creating reduced visibility and blowing snow concerns.
The rain-snow line will slide east through the afternoon, pushing as far east as Sandy Bay First Nation and Winkler, Man., by Tuesday evening.
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We’ll continue to monitor the possibility of blizzard conditions with sustained winds at 40 km/h and visibility reduced to 400 metres or less.
Winnipeg is forecast to stay on the mild side, however, with the low bringing rainfall to the city. More than 30 mm of rain is possible.
“This is a rather unusual storm track due the atmospheric gridlock over the North Atlantic,” said Dr. Doug Gillham, a meteorologist at The Weather Network.
Road closures are possible as visibility could be reduced to below 400 metres. Heavy, wet snow can cause additional issues on the power grid.
Beyond, a more wintry pattern is expected for the final week of November.
Stay with The Weather Network for all the latest on conditions across the Prairies.