Environment Canada says winter is on its way.
    
An intense low pressure system with a strong cold front will sweep across the province Wednesday afternoon.
    
Behind the cold front, temperatures will plummet to normal for this time of year with overnight lows in the minus double digits.
    
Alongside falling temperatures, blustery northwesterly winds are expected with gusts up to 90 kilometres per hour.
    
Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility at times.
    
Conditions should improve Thursday night as winds begin to diminish.

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4:15 AM CST Tuesday 17 November 2015

Special weather statement in effect for:

Steinbach - St. Adolphe - Dominion City - Vita - Richer

Winter is coming.

An intense low pressure system with a strong cold front will sweep across the province Wednesday afternoon bringing an abrupt end to the mild November weather. Behind the cold front temperatures will plummet to normal for this time of year with overnight lows in the minus double digits. Alongside falling temperatures blustery northwesterly winds are expected with 60 gusting to 90 km/h likely. Flurries will be accompanying the winds which will reduce visibilities in blowing snow at times. Finally, with the cold air, northwest winds and open lakes, snow squalls are expected in the lee of Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg. Conditions will improve Thursday night as winds begin to diminish.

The public is advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings as warnings may be required or extended.

Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at www.weather.gc.ca.