Light Snow and Cold Winds Grip Winnipeg
Winnipeg – WEATHER – Winnipeg begins the day with light snow falling and temperatures hovering at -10.4°C, as observed at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport at 5:00 AM CST. The humidity is a damp 92%, with minimal winds from the north at 2 km/h creating a wind chill of -12°C. Visibility is holding steady at 10 km, but the day promises to bring more snow and intensifying cold.
Periods of snow are expected throughout the day, accumulating up to 2 cm. Winds will pick up to 15 km/h, and temperatures will rise slightly to -8°C. However, wind chills will make it feel like -14°C in the morning and a biting -25°C by afternoon.
Arctic Blast Takes Hold Tonight
Clearing skies late this evening will usher in an Arctic chill. Local blowing snow is possible early in the evening as north winds reach 40 km/h, gusting to 60 km/h, before settling to 20 km/h later tonight. Temperatures will plummet to a frigid -26°C, with a wind chill of -38°C, posing a significant frostbite risk.
Midweek Outlook – Extreme Cold Continues
Wednesday: The sun returns, but the cold will intensify. Winds from the northwest at 20 km/h will keep the high at a frosty -20°C, with a morning wind chill of -38°C easing slightly to -30°C in the afternoon. Frostbite risk remains high, so cover exposed skin.
Wednesday Night: Clear skies will allow temperatures to drop back to -26°C.
Thursday: Sunshine persists, but the Arctic air stays entrenched, with a high of -22°C. Overnight, temperatures will dip to a staggering -29°C under clear skies.
Dress for the Weather
This week demands serious winter gear. A heavy insulated coat, thermal layers, and lined boots are necessary to stay warm. Gloves, a hat, and a scarf are essential to protect against frostbite, especially during the wind chills reaching -38°C.
Fun Weather Trivia
On December 10th, Winnipeg’s warmest temperature was 5.6°C in 1941, while the coldest was a record-breaking -39.4°C in 1919. Today’s forecast may feel frigid, but it’s far from the coldest this prairie city has seen!
