Blowing snow advisory

2022 - 3 - 8

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Blowing Snow Advisory issued, with poor visibility a possibility ... (PortageOnline.com)

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According to Environment Canada gusts of 70 to 80 km/h will combine with flurries to produce areas of near-zero visibility. Another blustery day is in store, with Blowing Snow Advisories in place for much of the region. “After a few days of seasonal to slightly below temperatures, today’s gusty conditions will usher in another round of below-average conditions for Southern Manitoba,” explained CMOS Accredited Weathercaster Chris Sumner. “A low-pressure system moving through the province Tuesday will be responsible for the windy conditions, with its cold front the culprit for the strong northwesterlies we’ll see today.

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Blowing snow causes whiteouts in parts of southern Manitoba | CBC ... (CBC.ca)

A swath of southern Manitoba is under a blowing snow advisory as wind gusts are fresh snow are combining to create areas of near-zero visibility.

Conditions are expected to improve Tuesday afternoon in the southwest and by Tuesday evening in the Red River Valley. Conditions expected to improve in the southwest Tuesday afternoon and in the Red River Valley in the evening The southeast corner of the province and the area along the Ontario border are not included in the advisory.

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