The Central Plains is in for a wild week of weather!

Currently, some parts of Manitoba are under special weather statements, others wind warnings, and snowfall warnings are in place further north. Environment Canada warning preparedness meteorologist Natalie Hasell says they've been tracking this low for a few weeks.

"The low formed in Alberta and is making its way across the prairies. The warm front associated with the low is already in southwestern Manitoba, so technically speaking, it's already affecting the province," she says. "We are expecting strong winds, heavy snow, blowing snow, and patches of freezing rain."

Monday, Portage can expect a high of 14 before things develop and come through overnight. Those under the special weather statement can expect to see up to 80-kilometre winds with 2-4 centimetres of snow.

"Most people will not be up and driving during that time (when the snow arrives). These conditions continue into tomorrow morning and probably into the afternoon. So, we still have the combination of strong winds, snow, and therefore blowing snow with reduced visibility," says Hasell. "Anything that falls as liquid today will freeze, and therefore will still be on the ground, leading to icy conditions starting tonight well into tomorrow."

After the system, temperatures will gradually begin to warm up, and Portage could see a high of +18 on Friday. Hasell says they're currently tracking something else on their radar as well.

"We have another system going through. Most of the weather associated with it will be north of us, which is why our conditions remain relatively clear," says Hasell. "It certainly will affect what we see because the temperatures will be quite warm, warmer than seasonal in the overnight period but still quite a drop."