A winter storm warning has been issued for southern Manitoba. An intensifying low pressure system is expected to bring  snow and strong winds.

This will be a multi-day event, lasting into late Wednesday.

Natalie Hasell with Environment Canada outlines just how much snow we can expect with this storm.

"You should start seeing flurries first, and then snow actually occurring. Some places have already started to see snow, and at times, heavy snow. We are looking at maybe anywhere from 15 to 30 cm of snow, although there are higher amounts possible in the southwest."

Hasell adds bitter cold is expected to follow by the weekend.

"We're looking at temperatures in the range of -6C to -4C today, but by the time we get to Wednesday, we're going to be shifting into nighttime temperatures of -15 on Wednesday night, Thursday morning. Nighttime temperatures on Thursday under clear skies could be as cold as -20."

Hasell stresses strong winds will also be a factor.

"The visibilities are going to be reduced, especially in the wide open areas, like highways, so maybe it would be a good idea to postpone this meeting, or have alternate plans. It's going to be really difficult for most of Tuesday, into Wednesday, maybe even starting this evening in some places. So two to three days worth of really bad road conditions are in the forecast."