Stonewall, Manitoba, is seeing snow and local blowing snow today, March 12, 2026, as a winter weather system moves into the community. This weather is expected to cause poor visibility for drivers throughout the afternoon and evening.
According to Environment Canada, the daytime high will reach -2°C. Wind gusts are currently expected to hit speeds of 50 km/h.
The weather will likely become more difficult this evening as winds pick up. Forecasts show wind speeds of 40 km/h with gusts reaching 60 km/h.
Temperatures are set to drop sharply overnight to a low of -14°C. When combined with the wind, it will feel like -24°C outside.
Officials from Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure say that blowing snow can make it very hard for drivers to see the road clearly.
They also remind residents that salt used on the roads might not be effective when winds are high or when the temperature gets very cold.
