Winter Storm Warning
for southern Prairies

A sharp arctic front is racing across the southern prairies this morning ushering in some of the coldest air of the season. The front is bringing rapid temperature drops and strong winds. Both Maple Creek and Swift Current dropped from highs of plus 6C early this morning to below freezing within one hour. Winds are gusting to 80km/h and light snow is falling - reducing visibility to near zero in places. The front will race east across Saskatchewan today and into Manitoba tonight. It will arrive in Ontario by Friday with similar results. Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for southwest Saskatchewan today for 5cm of snow and very strong winds with plummeting temperatures. Lows will be near -20C with cold wind chills. Travel is not advised.