Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Stonewall and the surrounding Rural Municipality of Rockwood, as a late-season storm system moves into Manitoba. Residents should prepare for significant snowfall, high winds, and difficult travel conditions starting this afternoon, April 7, 2026, and continuing through Wednesday morning.
The weather system, identified by meteorologists as an Alberta clipper, is expected to bring between 15 and 30 centimetres of snow to the region. The heaviest accumulation is anticipated to occur Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, with the snow gradually tapering off overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning.
Drivers are being cautioned that travel conditions will likely become challenging due to low visibility and strong winds. Wind gusts are expected to reach between 40 and 60 kilometres per hour, with the potential for gusts up to 70 kilometres per hour in some areas. Authorities indicate that these conditions may lead to road closures, and residents should also be prepared for the possibility of local utility outages.
According to Environment Canada, the storm will move through the province after starting in Saskatchewan. While the current forecast calls for heavy snow, temperatures are expected to rebound quickly once the system passes. By Saturday, April 11, 2026, temperatures in the region are predicted to climb to a high of 9°C.
