A blowing snow advisory is currently in effect as an Alberta Clipper travels through southeastern Manitoba.

Natalie Hasel is a meteorologist with Environment Canada and she says more snow is expected along with blowing snow and reduced visibility as winds kick up to 70 or 80 km/hr.

"There is a risk of ice pellets as well," adds Hasel. "So, typically ice pellets don't cause as much trouble as freezing rain, which is good for us, but it certainly will, potentially at least, play a role in road conditions."

Hasel says as the wind picks up visibility on roadways will be reduced and notes the poor conditions are expected to continue into tonight and extend into tomorrow.

e north and that builds the arctic ridge, and then we're stuck in cold air for awhile. It certainly hasn't been easy, we've had a lot of difficult weather be it cold or warm temperatures that were accompanied by bad weather."

Hasel adds if you don't have to travel today, she would advise staying home. However, if you do have to travel, she says to make sure you have an emergency kit, a charged cell phone, full tank of gas, and someone knows where you are in case an incident occurs. Hasel also says, if you do happen to land in the ditch, stay in your car because the reduced visibility may leave you disoriented and unable to find shelter or your way back to your vehicle.