Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for R.M. of Wallace-Woodworth, Virden, and Elkhorn

Source: ECCC · R.M. of Wallace-Woodworth, Manitoba

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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 blowing snow advisory for the R.M. of Wallace-Woodworth, warning of near-zero visibility and hazardous travel conditions through Wednesday afternoon.

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Record type
Blowing Snow
Affected area
R.M. of Wallace-Woodworth, Manitoba
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 Wallace-Woodworth, Manitoba.

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a yellow blowing snow advisory for the region. This alert is triggered when widespread poor visibility in blowing snow is expected, creating potentially dangerous conditions for residents and travelers.

Affected Areas

The advisory specifically impacts the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Wallace-Woodworth. This includes the communities of:

  • Virden
  • Elkhorn
  • Kenton

What You Should Do

Travel is expected to be hazardous; motorists should prepare for near-zero visibility and adjust driving habits accordingly. Residents are encouraged to monitor ongoing alerts and forecasts from Environment Canada. To report severe weather, you can email MBstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484, or use the hashtag #MBStorm on X.

Expected Conditions

The primary threat is poor visibility resulting from snow and blowing snow. The agency warns that visibility may drop to near-zero levels at times, making navigation difficult.

Timeline

The advisory became effective at 5:18 AM on February 18, 2026. It is currently expected to remain in effect until 1:59 PM on the same day.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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What is this ECCC weather alert about?
Environment Canada has issued a blowing snow advisory for the R.M. of Wallace-Woodworth, warning of near-zero visibility and hazardous travel conditions through Wednesday afternoon.
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 Wallace-Woodworth, Manitoba. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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