Storm system dumps up to 20 cm of snow in parts of Westman
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This article was published 29/03/2025 (209 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
A forecast of heavy snowfall for western Manitoba overnight Thursday and into Friday didn’t materialize in Brandon, but other parts of the region got a good blast of winter.
Environment Canada says up to 20 centimetres fell in the Riding Mountain area over the two days.
“It was from about 15 to 20 cm, maybe a bit more in the park,” Environment Canada meteorologist Stephen Berg told the Sun.
Centennial Drive resident Mathew Shewchuk in Minnedosa uses a snowblower to clear his driveway on Friday afternoon. The community received several centimetres of snow overnight Thursday from a large weather system that blew through the Prairies late this week and into Ontario. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)
“The number of observations has been very low for this snowfall event because there haven’t been that many measurements, but it does look like Riding Mountain and down towards the Whiteshell area had the heaviest snow in this storm.”
The same weather system swept through parts of Saskatchewan and Alberta, where heavy snowfall and freezing rain turned roads into skating rinks, resulting in dozens of vehicle collisions.
Earlier this week, Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for the Westman region, especially Riding Mountain National Park and Dauphin, warning of heavy, rapidly accumulating snowfall beginning late Thursday afternoon and continuing into Friday night.
Berg noted the region could still see snowstorms in the weeks ahead.
As of Friday, the immediate forecast for Brandon did not indicate significant snowfall in the coming days, but “residents should remain vigilant, as weather patterns can change,” Berg said.
“While it’s too early to predict specific events, the possibility of additional snow events this winter or early spring cannot be ruled out in Brandon and Westman.”
Historically, Manitoba has experienced notable snowstorms in April, he said. For instance, the April 1997 blizzard was a significant event that preceded major flooding in the Red River Valley that year.
“These types of storms can happen pretty close to throughout April and even into May,” he added.
Given the potential for sudden weather changes, Berg advised residents and travellers in the Westman region to stay informed about the latest weather updates and recommended exercising caution due to possible snow-covered or icy roads, reduced visibility from blowing snow, and strong wind gusts.
Anyone who experiences severe weather can report their observations by emailing MBstorm@ec.gc.ca, calling 1-800-239-0484 or using the hashtag #MBStorm on social media.
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