Friday: Cold Morning, Clouds Moving In
Winnipeg starts cold today with a high of -5°C, but warmer weather arrives this weekend with highs near 8°C. Flurries possible Monday
Good morning, Winnipeg! It’s a crisp and clear start to the day, with temperatures sitting at -15°C as of 6:00 AM at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. A light northeast wind at 8 km/h makes it feel like -20°C.
The humidity is at 69%, and pressure is rising at 101.6 kPa. Visibility is excellent at 24 km, so at least there’s no fog or snow to worry about—yet.
The forecast for today brings plenty of sunshine, but don’t expect it to feel much warmer. Clouds will begin rolling in late this afternoon. Winds will stay light at up to 15 km/h, and the high will reach -5°C.
The morning wind chill will be a biting -21°C before easing to -10°C in the afternoon. The UV index is low at 2, so while you won’t need the sunscreen, sunglasses might help with the glare off the snow.
Friday Night: Clouds and Late-Night Flurries
The evening will start mainly cloudy, with a 60% chance of flurries developing late tonight and continuing overnight. Winds will shift south at 20 km/h before becoming light again. Temperatures will actually rise overnight, reaching -3°C by morning. The wind chill will hover around -12°C, making it a milder night compared to recent ones.
Saturday: A Taste of Spring
Saturday brings mainly cloudy skies, but the sun will break through later in the afternoon. Winds will be light, shifting to the northwest at 20 km/h before easing again around noon. The big news? The high will reach +2°C—a real change from today! However, the morning wind chill will still be -9°C, so don’t ditch the winter coat just yet.
Saturday night will be relatively mild, with partly cloudy skies and a low of -1°C.
Sunday: Winnipeg Thaws Out!
Sunday is shaping up to be a beauty. Expect plenty of sunshine and a high of +8°C—practically T-shirt weather by Manitoba standards! Sunday night will bring increasing cloudiness, with a low of -2°C.
Monday: A Reality Check
After a warm weekend, Monday reminds us that winter isn’t quite finished. The day will be cloudy, with a 60% chance of flurries and a high of just +1°C. By Monday night, skies will clear, but temperatures will take a sharp dive to -19°C—so enjoy the warmth while it lasts!
Dressing for the Weather
For today, winter gear is still necessary, especially in the morning with the wind chill at -21°C. A warm coat, gloves, a hat, and a scarf are a must. By Saturday afternoon and Sunday, you might be able to switch to a lighter jacket, but keep winter boots handy—flurries are still possible. By Monday night, you’ll need to bundle up again as temperatures plummet.
Did You Know?
On this day in Winnipeg’s history, the warmest recorded temperature was 8.3°C in 2000, while the coldest was a bitter -36.1°C in 1972. So while today is chilly, it could be much worse!
Stay warm today, but get ready to enjoy a much milder weekend, Winnipeg!
