Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for R.M. of Wallace-Woodworth, Virden, and Surrounding Areas
Environment Canada has issued a blowing snow advisory for the R.M. of Wallace-Woodworth, warning of near-zero visibility and hazardous travel conditions through Friday evening.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow blowing snow advisory for the region. The alert is currently in effect and was issued by the agency to warn of deteriorating travel conditions.
Affected Areas
The advisory covers the following geographic regions and communities:
- R.M. of Wallace-Woodworth
- Virden
- Elkhorn
- Kenton
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to monitor ongoing alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Travel should be avoided if possible due to hazardous conditions. To report severe weather, residents can email MBstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484, or post reports on X using the hashtag #MBStorm.
Expected Conditions
Blowing snow is expected to create near-zero visibility, making travel hazardous. Forecasters indicate there may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic within the warning area.
Timeline
The alert became effective at 4:23 AM on February 27, 2026, and is expected to remain in effect until 8:23 PM (20:23:18 UTC) on February 27, 2026.
Source: ECCC Official Notice