Special Weather Statement In Effect

Wet snow continues today and tonight.

Where: Pukatawagan to Thompson and Gillam.

What: Wet snow mixed with rain today and tonight. Total amounts of 5 to 10 cm snow.

When: Precipitation will continue today and tonight before tapering off by Sunday morning.

Remarks: A storm system moving through northern Manitoba today will bring a mix of wintery precipitation types and amounts to much of northern Manitoba. Final snowfall amounts may vary widely as temperatures hover near the freezing mark and surface melting occurs. The combination of rain and snow will leave a swath of 15 to 25 mm meltdown equivalent total precipitation by Sunday morning.

Watch for updated forecasts and any potential weather alerts as the event continues.

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