Prairie Weather Advisory – Manitoba & Saskatchewan

–UPDATE: Apr 8, 2026, 7:31 AM–

Current conditions across the Prairies continue to impact operations, with Travel Not Recommended (TNR) status in effect across parts of Saskatchewan and poor highway conditions reported throughout Manitoba.

Operational Status

• Single trailer operations only across all Prairie LCV lanes 
• Exception: Calgary ↔ Regina corridor remains eligible for LCV operations currently 
• Expect reduced transit speeds and capacity constraints across the network 

Weather Update (Environment Canada)

• Ongoing low-pressure system bringing additional snowfall of 5–15 cm across southern Manitoba today, on top of overnight accumulation 
• Snow will begin tapering:
  • Western Manitoba: this afternoon 
  • Eastern Manitoba: this evening 
• Saskatchewan continues to experience TNR conditions and poor visibility, impacting safe highway travel 

Service Impact

• Delays are expected across Prairie corridors 
• Increased risk of recovery challenges as conditions persist 
• Teams should continue to prioritize safety, monitor highway updates, and adjust plans proactively 

Further updates will be shared as conditions improve.

— ORIGINAL POST–

A late-season Alberta clipper is forecast to impact portions of the Prairies, bringing significant snowfall and deteriorating travel conditions across both Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Manitoba

• Snowfall totals of 15–30 cm expected across western and central regions 
• Snow beginning this afternoon, tapering overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning 
• Impacts:
  • Challenging travel conditions 
  • Potential road closures 
  • Risk of localized utility outages 

Saskatchewan

• Snowfall totals of 10–20 cm expected across central regions 
• Snow beginning today, tapering overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning 
• Impacts:
  • Reduced visibility and poor road conditions 
  • Potential road closures 

Operational Impact

• Expect service delays across affected corridors, particularly on east-west Prairie lanes 
• Planning adjustments and potential reduced speeds / single operations may be required depending on road conditions 
• Teams should closely monitor highway reports and be proactive in adjusting plans to mitigate service risk 

Further updates will be provided as conditions evolve.