Yellow Snowfall Warning in Effect for Central Manitoba

Source: ECCC · Central Manitoba

This alert is no longer in effect.

ECCC issued it on April 16, 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 warning for snowfall with accumulations of 10-20 cm in central Manitoba, where travel may be difficult due to heavy snow.

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Record type
snowfall
Affected area
Central Manitoba
Issued
April 16, 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 Central Manitoba.

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for snowfall. This alert is in effect as indicated by the agency.

Affected Areas

The warning affects areas from The Pas and Flin Flon eastward to the Ontario border, including Molson Lake and Bear Lake in central Manitoba.

What You Should Do

Travel will likely be challenging due to the snow. Please 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 reports on X using #MBStorm.

Expected Conditions

Snowfall with total amounts of 10-20 cm is expected. There will also be a risk of freezing rain for some communities.

Timeline

The alert is effective starting from April 16, 2026, and continuing through Wednesday, ending Wednesday night.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is this ECCC weather alert about?
Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for snowfall with accumulations of 10-20 cm in central Manitoba, where travel may be difficult due to heavy snow.
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 Central Manitoba. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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