Arctic winds push south through the Prairies, bringing snow and frigid temperatures

Winter is taking another icy cold stab at the country’s heartland.

Environment Canada is tracking a chilling, windy weather system from the Northwest Territories through Alberta and Saskatchewan and into southern Manitoba.

Cold temperatures continue, with much of the northern regions feeling like -40 C.

From central Saskatchewan to southern Manitoba, the forecast shifts to blowing snow.

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Roughly 25 to 35 cm of snow is expected, with gusting winds of 80 kph likely.

Both the cold and the snow are expected to linger until early Thursday morning.