Snowfall warning, blowing snow advisory in effect for parts of southern Sask.

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a snowfall warning and blowing snow advisory Wednesday morning.

A snowfall warning and blowing snow advisory are in effect for parts of southern Saskatchewan on Wednesday morning.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a snowfall warning for the Maple Creek area, saying that 10 to 20 centimetres (cm) is expected before tapering off later in the day Wednesday.

Swift Current and other areas of southwestern Saskatchewan are under the blowing snow advisory.

ECCC said that strong winds combined with falling snow will create reduced visibility Wednesday.

Winds are also expected to ease throughout the afternoon, ECCC said.

Travel is not recommended on some highways in the area on Wednesday morning.

According to the Highway Hotline, travel is not recommended on highways around Swift Current as well as further south in the Shaunavon area.

At 8 a.m. the Highway Hotline was reporting poor and zero visibility in some areas as well as swirling, loose and drifting snow.

See current highway conditions here.

Updated watches and warnings can be read here.