Laurier, Manitoba, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

A strong low pressure system will bring an abrupt return to winter across much of southern Manitoba beginning Tuesday evening.

Hazards: 15 to 25 cm of snow.  Poor visibilities in falling and blowing snow.

Freezing rain will also be possible mainly over extreme southwestern Manitoba.

Timing:  Beginning early Tuesday evening and tapering off overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning.

Poor travel conditions can be expected on Wednesday into Thursday across the province.

In addition, a return to winter-like temperatures can be expected across the province in the wake of this system.

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