10 to 20 cm of snow expected in southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba on Wednesday

Southern Saskatchewan and parts of Manitoba could receive between 10 cm and 20 cm of snow on Wednesday.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a snowfall warning Tuesday afternoon. Justin Shelley, a meteorologist with ECCC, said a system approaching from Montana is expected to bring bring heavy snowfall to the Parklands region of Manitoba and southern Saskatchewan starting Wednesday morning.

"Anywhere basically from Moose Jaw toward Regina, east to the Manitoba border and south toward the U.S. border, that's the primary area of concern for the highest snowfall amounts," Shelley said.

The snow is expected to taper off to lighter flurries and snow in the late evening, and overnight into Thursday.

Shelley said drivers should be aware of the potential for deteriorating conditions.

"Heavier snowfall rates will make traveling a bit more tricky, especially through walkways and sidewalks and on the roads themselves," Shelley said.

Although high winds aren't expected alongside the snow system, Shelley said wind could pick up on Wednesday night, with gusts of up to 40 km/h or 50 km/h.

"That wind will be enough with the new snowfall to cause some localized blowing snow conditions, reducing visibility. So you certainly want to take some extra precautions," Shelley said.