Blizzard Warning
7:10 a.m. CST Thursday 18 December 2025

Blizzard Warning in effect for:
  • City of Winnipeg
Blizzard conditions with gusty winds and visibility frequently near zero in snow and blowing snow are expected.

Locations: Portions of southern Manitoba.

Total snowfall: 10 to 20 cm, with locally higher amounts possible.

Maximum wind gusts: northerly 70 to 90 km/h.

Timing: Ending later today.

Remarks: A strong Alberta Clipper is bringing heavy snow and strong, gusty winds leading to blizzard conditions over portions of southern Manitoba.

Travel will be dangerous and likely impossible due to near-zero visibility. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic.

Avoid travel and outdoor activities, if possible.

Blizzard warnings are issued when near-zero visibility in blowing snow is expected.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to MBstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #MBStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
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