Manitoba Weather: Colorado brings a low rain-snow mix, dropping temperatures

Much of the province is under a snow warning as the Colorado Basin collapses.

Environment Canada and Climate Change (ECCC) issued a snow warning for much of southwestern Manitoba Wednesday afternoon, including Brandon, Dauphin, Minnedosa and Arborg.

The National Weather Service warns that a low-pressure system across the northern United States will bring heavy snow to the region Wednesday night.

The highest amounts are expected in the western highlands near Riding Mountain National Park.

Snow will taper off Thursday night and into Friday.

The ECCC warns that rapidly accumulating snow can make travel difficult and reduce visibility at times.

Meanwhile, the rest of southern Manitoba remains under a special weather statement due to the same system.

Rain is expected in the Red River Valley and southeastern Manitoba Wednesday night. A line of rain and snow will move east Thursday afternoon, when the rain will change to snow.

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Roads and sidewalks are expected to be slippery through Friday morning.

There is also a risk of freezing rain during this period, ECCC said.

However, according to the weather agency, the amount of rainfall in the area is still unknown. According to the preliminary forecast, 15 millimeters of rain and 5-10 centimeters of snow will fall in the Red River valley and points in the eastern direction.

Heavy rainfall is expected near the Ontario border.

A return to cool but unseasonably warm temperatures is also on the cards for the weekend and into next week.