UPDATE: Significant Snowfall Expected Across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba

Latest model runs are not suggesting any significant changes to our previous forecast. However, there are some slight changes in regard to accumulations and where we will see them!

Today we will see a round of snow push through the Prairies bringing slightly higher accumulations to the region. If you are in Northwestern Alberta you could see up to 20 cm with this system. Parts of South Central Saskatchewan can expect around 10-15 cm, while Southern Manitoba could see 5-10 cm. This round of snow is expected to last throughout the day Saturday into Sunday.

The majority of the snow will take place on Sunday into Monday. Models are suggesting on Sunday afternoon a Colorado Low will develop and track Northeast across South Dakota into North Dakota and Minnesota before crossing into Ontario near the Manitoba border. This robust system will bring heavy snowfall to areas of Southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

The area with the most uncertainty will be along the Trans Canada Highway in Manitoba, as a slight change in the track of the Colorado Low could mean the difference of 5 cm and 30 cm for this area.

Current models are suggesting between 25 and 30 cm of snow from Sunday into Monday for areas of Saskatchewan and Manitoba. With the combined totals from Friday and Saturday’s snowfall and with the additional snowfall forecasted for Sunday, some areas could see snowfall totals reaching well over 35 cm. If you live in Northwestern Alberta you could potentially see higher totals in the 40-50 cm range.

This is a current forecast based on current model suggestions and will likely require some slight tweaks over the next 24 hours. Stay tuned as we will be watching these systems closely. Let us know what you may be experiencing.

• Jordan C