Environment Canada has issued a Blizzard Warning for the Brandon region. Blizzard conditions are expected overnight Saturday to Sunday evening.
The storm system could produce heavy snow (25 to 35 cm), gusty winds between 70 and 80 km/h, and near-zero visibility.
A Montana low will bring snow and blowing snow to the region beginning Saturday evening. As the system strengthens Saturday night, snowfall rates and wind speeds will increase creating blizzard conditions.
Blizzard conditions will improve Sunday evening as wind speeds weaken but heavy snow will continue to Monday morning. Travel is expected to be very difficult or impossible due to near-zero visibility.
Rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult. Road closures are possible. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.
For information on emergency plans and kits go to getprepared.gc.ca.
Blizzard warnings are issued when widespread reduced visibilities of 400 metres or less are expected for at least 4 hours.
