Winter Holds On as Winnipeg Faces Snow and Gusty Winds
Winnipeg wakes up to a chilly start at -3°C, but the real story today is the changing conditions. While the morning begins clear, clouds will roll in quickly, bringing periods of snow and blowing snow. There’s even a risk of freezing rain early this afternoon—just to keep things interesting. The wind will be a major factor, shifting to the north at 30 km/h and gusting up to 70 km/h later in the day. As a result, temperatures will tumble to -11°C this afternoon, with a biting wind chill of -22. If you’re heading out, brace yourself for blustery conditions and low visibility. The UV index remains low at 1, so sunglasses may not be a priority today, but bundling up certainly is!
Tonight: Blustery But Clearing Late
The snow and blowing snow will taper off this evening, making way for clearing skies overnight. However, the north wind will still be howling early on, gusting to 70 km/h before calming down after midnight. The temperature will plummet to -20°C, with a wind chill of -27 this evening—definitely a night for extra layers and warm blankets.
Tuesday: A Sunny but Frosty Start
Tuesday will be mainly sunny, but don’t let that fool you—it will start off brutally cold. Morning wind chills will make it feel like -29°C, so frostbite is a real risk. The south wind will pick up to 20 km/h by early afternoon, helping push temperatures up to -5°C. By then, the wind chill will improve to a slightly more tolerable -12. The UV index creeps up to 2, still low, but enough to warrant a little sun protection.
By Tuesday night, clouds return, bringing another round of snow. The low will be -7°C, setting up for a midweek transition.
Midweek Warm-Up: A Taste of Spring?
Wednesday will bring a welcome shift, with clearing skies and a high of +5°C! It’s a much-needed break from the deep freeze, though the evening will see increasing cloudiness and a return to a low of -5°C.
What to Wear?
Today’s conditions call for full winter gear—thermal layers, windproof outerwear, and definitely a hat and gloves. Tonight, you’ll need serious cold protection, especially with those brutal wind chills. By Wednesday, you might even get away with a lighter jacket during the day, but don’t ditch the layers just yet.
Winnipeg Weather Trivia
Did you know the coldest March temperature ever recorded in Winnipeg was a bone-chilling -38.3°C on March 1, 1962? While today’s -20°C low seems harsh, it’s nothing compared to that deep freeze!
