On February 19, 2026, Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for Sandy Bay, Manitoba, as a winter storm continues to bring heavy snow and wind to the area.
The warning covers the Rural Municipality of Alonsa and Ebb and Flow First Nation, where Environment Canada say between 20 and 30 centimetres of snow has already fallen in higher ground areas. An additional 2 to 4 centimetres is expected on Thursday morning, along with wind gusts reaching up to 40 kilometres per hour.
These conditions are expected to make driving difficult and could lead to reduced visibility and road closures. Local utility outages are also possible as the storm moves through the region.
Residents of the Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation rely on Provincial Trunk Highway 50 as a main travel route, which previously faced emergency closures during a storm earlier this month. The highway serves as a vital link for the community to reach nearby services.
The heavy snow is expected to slow down by late Thursday afternoon. However, residents should prepare for disruptions to local services and community transportation throughout the day.
