Winter storm and blizzard warnings remain in effect across southern Manitoba as a spring storm continues to dump heavy snow combined with strong winds.
Environment Canada forecasted between 10 to 20 centimetres of snow to fall by Thursday morning in southern Manitoba, while earlier blizzard warnings for a section of southeastern Saskatchewan were lifted late Wednesday.
The weather agency said the storm was expected to begin weakening Thursday, although snow and blowing snow would still be an issue.
Environment Canada and other government agencies warned people to avoid driving, noting weather conditions could make travel conditions on area highways difficult or impossible.
Highway closures included much of the Trans-Canada Highway through Manitoba and the Perimeter Highway surrounding Winnipeg.
Environment Canada said conditions should begin to improve on Friday, with winds tapering off and the heaviest snow moving into northern Ontario.
