Winter Storm Watch in Effect for Northern Manitoba

Source: ECCC · Northern Manitoba

This alert is no longer in effect.

ECCC issued it on April 21, 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 Winter Storm Watch for northern Manitoba, with heavy snow and freezing rain expected, potentially bringing up to 50 cm of snow to affected areas.

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Record type
Winter Storm
Affected area
Northern Manitoba
Issued
April 21, 2026
Issuing authority
ECCC

Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern Manitoba.

Winter Storm Alert for Northern Manitoba

Alert Details

This is a Winter Storm Watch issued by Environment Canada. It is in effect as per the alert details.

Affected Areas

The alert affects The Pas, Cormorant, Westray, and Wanless, as well as areas from The Pas/Flin Flon east to the Ontario border and further north in Manitoba.

What You Should Do

Roads and walkways may be very difficult to navigate. Be prepared for travel delays and/or cancellations, and possible prolonged utility outages. 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 on X using #MBStorm.

Expected Conditions

Expect a wintery mix of precipitation including rain, freezing rain up to 5 to 10 mm, and periods of heavy snow. In northern areas, total snowfalls are expected to be 30 to 50 cm.

Timeline

The alert is effective from 2026-04-21T21:07:29-00:00 and expires on 2026-04-22T13:07:29-00:00.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this ECCC weather alert.

What is this ECCC weather alert about?
Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Watch for northern Manitoba, with heavy snow and freezing rain expected, potentially bringing up to 50 cm of snow to affected areas.
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 "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Northern Manitoba. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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