The Manitoba government has issued an inland flood warning

A low pressure system that brought 50 millimeters of mixed rain has triggered a flash flood warning for parts of Manitoba.

The province's hydrologic forecasting center issued a flood warning Monday for areas of northwestern Manitoba, including the Swan River, Pas and Flin Flon areas.

The warning triggered a precipitation system that could bring up to 50 millimeters of rain and snow over the next three days, the province said.

Additionally, areas of southern and central Manitoba, including Interlake, Whiteshell Lakes, Reading Mountain and Duck Mountain, could see up to 25 millimeters over the next three days starting Tuesday morning.

The province says the amount of surface flooding in these areas will depend on the amount of rainfall and the timing of the system.

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a special weather statement on Monday for a low pressure system that will begin to affect northern Manitoba on Tuesday, with precipitation starting as rain on Tuesday and changing to snow in many areas on Wednesday. According to the weather agency, the snow will continue until the end of Thursday.

“Rain and snow are likely to fall in three days, the total amount of precipitation will reach from 20 to 40 mm,” the weather report says.

“While there is growing confidence in the total area of ​​these high amounts, it is unclear whether the rain will allow for snow accumulation. This will greatly affect the amount of individual precipitation and snow.”

The province also says a flood warning remains in place for the Assiniboine River between Shellmouth Dam and Brandon. By the first week of May, the water level in these places is expected to be higher than the coasts.