The third Alberta clipper in five days will impact parts of Southern Manitoba Saturday.

"Conditions are looking similar to what we saw Thursday night and Friday, but not quite as windy," said CMOS Accredited Weathercaster Chris Sumner. "Gusty south winds up to 50km/h by lunch time Saturday, alongside snowfall starting on that timeline, too."

According to Sumner, the Red River Valley and Southeastern regions of the province are expecting the most snow, which will top out at 5cms, but totals will more than likely be less in most regions.

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"Once again, though, it’s the combination of those winds and falling snow that will cause the most concern, with blowing snow and reduced visibility leading to travel impacts for much of the afternoon and well into the evening," he said. " As the fast moving low pressure system passes through, the winds will shift to northwesterly Saturday night, gusting to 50 km/h overnight before diminishing by daybreak Sunday morning."

In behind that low, another area of Arctic high pressure slides southward, leading to daytime highs Sunday and Monday around -5 to -7 for the eastern half of Southern Manitoba, and a little warmer for the western half.

"The pattern shift we've been waiting for, yes the arrival of Spring-like weather is what I’m talking about, is looking to finally get here Monday for the southwest and Tuesday for the remainder of the region," said Sumner with a smile. "The long-range forecast models are showing a westerly flow developing across the Prairies, and that means a warmer air-mass establishing, and Spring making its first appearance of the season."

Looking at Environment Canada's forecast, at this point, daytime highs between zero and +5 will be the theme Tuesday through next weekend.

"Now, I do want to temper expectations, here," stressed Sumner. "Spring is a traditionally tumultuous time weather-wise in Manitoba, so don’t expect this to be the end to Winter, and permanent arrival to Spring, but there are indications we are entering a stretch of 7 to 10 days that will be much more Spring-like."

Averages for this time of year are -1 for highs and -11 for overnight lows.

As for more snowfall and clippers to come, Sumner indicated there are signs of a couple disturbances moving through the region Tuesday to Thursday next week, but at t his point none are expected to be major snow or rain makers.