First published Oct 22, 2026, 9:36:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 9:38:15 AM UTC

Snow, ice and extreme cold

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A significant fall storm is forecast to affect northern Manitoba from Friday evening through the weekend, bringing rain changing to heavy, wet snow, possible freezing rain, and strong winds. Forecast amounts include 15–25 cm of snow, 20–40 mm of rain, and wind gusts up to 90 km/h; conditions are expected to improve Sunday.

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Affected location: Lynn Lake

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The forecast includes substantial snow and rain, strong winds, blowing-snow visibility reductions, and freezing rain in named communities.

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Oct 22, 2026, 9:28 AM UTC
A significant fall storm is forecast to affect northern Manitoba from Friday evening through the weekend, with rain changing to heavy, wet snow, strong winds, and possible freezing rain. Additional details are included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.
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Oct 22, 2026, 9:28 AM UTC
A significant fall storm is forecast to affect northern Manitoba from Friday evening through the weekend, bringing rain changing to heavy, wet snow, possible freezing rain, and strong winds. Forecast amounts include 15–25 cm of snow, 20–40 mm of rain, and wind gusts up to 90 km/h; conditions are expected to improve Sunday.
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