Brandon, Manitoba is facing hazardous travel conditions today, March 12, 2026, as snow and high winds move through the region. According to Environment Canada, the community will see blowing snow and a significant drop in temperature throughout the day and into the night.
Forecasters expect about 5 cm of snow to fall today, with another 2 to 4 cm arriving tonight. Wind gusts are expected to reach 50 km/h this afternoon and could hit 60 km/h by the evening, which will likely cause low visibility and drifting on local roads.
Temperatures are also dropping, with the wind chill making it feel like -19 this morning and reaching -25 overnight. These conditions can make being outdoors dangerous and can cause surfaces like sidewalks and streets to become very slippery for pedestrians and drivers.
Residents are encouraged to be prepared for changing road conditions as the blowing snow continues. While the snow is expected to end late this evening, the cold temperatures and windy conditions are forecast to last until at least midnight.
