Residents in Neepawa and the surrounding Municipality of North Cypress-Langford are preparing for a late-season storm system expected to arrive late Tuesday, April 7, 2026, and continue into Wednesday. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the region, warning that an Alberta clipper will bring rain and snow, along with strong winds that may create difficult travel conditions.
The weather system is expected to start with rain on Tuesday evening, which will transition to snow after midnight. Forecasters expect between 2 and 4 cm of snow in the Neepawa area. There is also a risk of freezing rain overnight, and strong south winds are expected to develop, with sustained speeds of 40 km/h and gusts reaching up to 60 or 70 km/h.
There is some uncertainty regarding the total amount of snow accumulation. Because temperatures near the Trans-Canada Highway corridor are hovering around the freezing mark, some of the precipitation may melt on contact with the ground or mix with rain, which could limit the total buildup of snow. While Neepawa anticipates lower totals, areas to the west between Brandon and Dauphin could see significantly more, with forecasted snowfall reaching between 10 and 25 cm.
This storm is part of an unusually busy winter season for weather systems in Manitoba. Meteorologists have described the 2025-26 winter as having a continuous conveyor belt of Alberta clippers moving across the Prairies. Local residents are encouraged to monitor the situation closely, as official alerts may change as the storm moves into the area.
If you encounter severe weather, you can report it to Environment Canada by emailing [email protected], calling 1-800-239-0484, or posting on X using the hashtag #MBStorm.
