Residents in Ste. Anne, Manitoba, should prepare for messy road conditions and several centimetres of snow as a winter storm moves through the region between February 17 and February 18, 2026. The Weather Network issued a warning on February 15, 2026, stating that a mix of rain and heavy snow could create slippery surfaces across the Prairies.
The storm is expected to start with unseasonable rain before quickly turning into snow, which can cause wet roads to freeze over instantly. This weather shift follows a weekend of thick fog where Environment Canada reported almost no visibility for drivers in southeastern Manitoba on February 14 and February 15, 2026.
Local schools, including Ste. Anne Collegiate and Ste. Anne Elementary, may see impacts to school bus travel managed by the Seine River School Division. These weather changes often lead to difficult morning commutes for students and staff when surfaces become icy beneath fresh snow.
The Town of Ste. Anne will begin plowing main priority roads as soon as the snow starts falling to keep traffic moving. Local rules remind residents not to push snow across the street, as this can block drainage and lead to further ice buildup during the storm.
