Morning Fog Advisory in Winnipeg: Expecting Clearing Skies

Winnipeg wakes up to a chilly -12°C, currently under a fog advisory.

Today’s Forecast (Thursday):

• The morning fog is expected to dissipate, leading to mainly sunny skies.
• Light winds of up to 15 km/h.
• Despite the sun, temperatures will remain cold, reaching a high of 0°C.
• Morning wind chill values are expected to be around -16°C.

Tonight’s Forecast: Clear Skies with Colder Temperatures

• Clear skies continue into the evening.
• Winds will stay light.
• Nighttime temperatures will drop to -10°C, with an evening wind chill of -8°C and dropping to -15°C overnight.

Friday: Bright Sunshine with Brisk Temperatures

• Friday, December 29, will be sunny.
• Winds will pick up, becoming northwest at 20 km/h around noon.
• The high is expected to be 0°C, with a morning wind chill of -15°C.
• The night will turn cloudy with a low of -10°C.

Looking Ahead to Saturday: Cloudy with a Chance of Flurries

• Saturday, December 30, forecasts cloudy skies with a 30% chance of flurries.
• The high for the day will be -8°C.
• The evening will clear up, with a low of -13°C.

Weather Trivia: How Does Fog Form?

Fog is formed when the air near the ground cools enough to turn its water vapour into liquid water or ice. This often happens on clear, calm nights and can create visibility issues, hence the need for fog advisories.