Winter is about to fall in Manitoba.

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning , saying a major winter storm is expected to bring in excess of 30 centimetres along a line from Flin Flon through Thompson.

For other areas in the warning region, g eneral snowfall amounts of 10-25 cm are expected, the weather agency says.

Specifically, Wabowden and Pukatawagan are expected to receive the higher end of that range, while Lynn Lake should see 5-10 cm.

Northerly winds are likely to gust up to 50 or 60 km/h, giving poor visibility at times blowing snow.

Highway closures are almost certain, the warning says, urging people to not travel in the affected areas.

Highway 391, from Leaf Rapids to Nelson House, has already been closed due to poor driving conditions, along with Highway 280

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