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New Year’s Eve will be a cold one for parts of Manitoba.
Churchill is expected to see blizzard conditions on Wednesday, Environment and Climate Change Canada says.
Strong winds gusting up to 90 km/h and reduced visibilities in blowing snow and blizzard conditions are expected as a strong low pressure system approaches Hudson Bay, the weather agency said in a winter storm watch early Tuesday.
Visibility could suddenly reduce to near zero at times, the watch says.
People in the area are advised to consider rescheduling travel and outdoor activities, and to prepare for possible, prolonged disruptions to transportation, services and utilities.
Meanwhile, in Winnipeg, the city is advising people to stay safe during extremely cold temperatures expected Wednesday.
Older adults and very young children should avoid staying outdoors for prolonged periods, and pets should be brought inside, the city said in a news release on Tuesday.
Winnipeggers are also advised to recognize the symptoms of hypothermia, which include confusion, shivering, sleepiness and stiff muscles. Anyone with those symptoms should seek medical attention immediately.