UPDATE: A weather warning is in effect for parts of southern Manitoba. Southern parts of the province can expect to see rain, strong winds and eventually snow tonight into Thursday.
An incoming low pressure system should bring rain, strong winds and likely even some snow to southern Manitoba Wednesday night and into Thursday, according to Environment Canada.
While Wednesday will be mostly cloudy, the rain will likely begin Wednesday night as the system makes its way into the region.
Environment Canada said the rain will likely turn into snow overnight into Thursday as colder air enters southern Manitoba. The wet stuff will be accompanied by strong winds out of the north, with the temperature staying just above zero.
The Parkland area will see the most snowfall, with five to 10 centimetres of wet snow expected, and possibly more for higher terrain areas.
Winnipeg is also likely to get wet snow, but most of it should melt. Areas west of the city along the Trans-Canada Highway could see a few centimetres on the ground by Thursday evening, Environment Canada said.
Manitoba Public Insurance is reminding drivers to give themselves extra time and to be cautious on roads.
MPI says drivers should keep their windshields clear and their washer fluid topped up, allow for more time to stop, and be cautious on bridges and overpasses.
The province has also issued a wind warning for Lake Winnipeg, Lake Manitoba, and Dauphin Lake with strong north winds expected to start early Thursday and carry over into Friday. The water level could rise by seven feet or more, the province said.
The system is expected to move out of the province by Thursday evening.
