Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for R.M. of Montcalm and St. Jean Baptiste

Source: ECCC · R.M. of Montcalm, St. Jean Baptiste

This alert is no longer in effect.

ECCC issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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Environment Canada has issued a yellow blowing snow advisory for the R.M. of Montcalm and St. Jean Baptiste, effective through early February 28.

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Record type
Blowing Snow
Affected area
R.M. of Montcalm, St. Jean Baptiste
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
ECCC

Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in R.M. of Montcalm, St. Jean Baptiste.

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a yellow advisory for blowing snow. This alert is currently in effect to inform residents of hazardous conditions in the region.

Affected Areas

The advisory specifically impacts the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Montcalm, including the community of St. Jean Baptiste.

What You Should Do

Residents are encouraged to continue monitoring alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, you may send an email to MBstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484, or post reports on X using the hashtag #MBStorm.

Expected Conditions

The primary hazard identified is blowing snow. While specific visibility distances or wind speeds were not detailed in the alert, the yellow advisory indicates moderate severity and potential impacts on travel and visibility.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 12:10 AM UTC on February 28, 2026. It is currently scheduled to remain in effect until 4:04 AM UTC on February 28, 2026.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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What is this ECCC weather alert about?
Environment Canada has issued a yellow blowing snow advisory for the R.M. of Montcalm and St. Jean Baptiste, effective through early February 28.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by ECCC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects R.M. of Montcalm, St. Jean Baptiste. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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