According to Environment Canada, the storm “dragged” in Manitoba and then stopped near Altona. Meteorologists said they were disappointed to see low Colorado reach Manitoba and then stop. However, the storm is unpredictable. Light snow began falling in Winnipeg just before 4 a.m., with snowfall expected to intensify as the system pushes north on Interlake. Environment Canada expects Winnipeg to be hit by 30 to 40 inches of snow. The meteorological service noted that Westman is expected to have the most snowfall. Strong north winds will continue to increase, with periods of gusts of up to 70 km / h, while snow is expected to rapidly worsen traffic conditions. Heavy, wet snow will probably fall from Wednesday morning until noon, while it will subside somewhat until the afternoon. Most of the Winnipeg snowfall is expected during this period, while Interlake and areas east of Lake Winnipeg will see most of the snow tonight through Thursday. Lighter snow will continue to fall overnight and throughout Thursday in Winnipeg and southeastern Manitoba, eventually easing on Friday morning as the system begins to push farther east to northwestern Ontario. As of Wednesday morning, the storm began to reach northwestern Ontario, which is likely to be surrounded on Thursday. – With files from JV Macyshon of CTV.
