Residents in Sandy Bay, Manitoba, should prepare for a significant winter storm as Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the area starting Tuesday night, March 24, 2026. The weather agency expects between 15 and 20 centimetres of snow to fall through Wednesday night and possibly into Thursday morning.
The warning covers the entire Rural Municipality of Alonsa and the Sandy Bay First Nation, which is located on the western shore of Lake Manitoba. Forecasters say the snow will be heavy at times on Wednesday, making roads and sidewalks very difficult to use for the more than 3,800 residents living in the affected communities.
Temperatures are expected to reach a high of -7 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, with wind chill values making it feel as cold as -20 in the morning. Northeast winds could gust up to 40 kilometres per hour, which may blow snow around and lower visibility for drivers.
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure has confirmed that snow removal crews are ready to clear highways once the storm begins. Local officials, including RM of Alonsa Reeve Tom Anderson, are urging residents to monitor conditions as roads and walkways are expected to become difficult to navigate.
Environment Canada is asking people to report severe weather by calling 1-800-239-0484 or emailing [email protected]. Residents can also check the latest road conditions by visiting the Manitoba 511 website before heading out.
