Light Snow and Chilly Winds Dominate the Holiday Season
Winnipeg enters Christmas week under a blanket of clouds and light snow, with temperatures hovering below freezing. While wind chills will make it feel colder, the holiday week promises relatively mild conditions compared to typical Manitoba winters.
If you are travelling west this morning, there are fog advisories in effect, with Brandon and points into Saskatchewan under foggy conditions. It is a part of the warmer weather. If you are heading into Ontario, read our Ontario Highway report.
Current Conditions
As of 6:00 AM CST, Winnipeg Richardson International Airport reported light snow and a temperature of -9.0°C. Humidity is 93%, with a dew point of -9.9°C, creating a damp chill in the air. Winds from the north at 6 km/h make it feel like -12°C. Visibility is reduced to 13 km in light snow, and the barometric pressure is 102.3 kPa and rising, indicating stable conditions.
Christmas Week Forecast
- Monday, Dec 23: Cloudy skies with a 30% chance of flurries and patchy fog. Winds will remain light at up to 15 km/h, and the temperature will stay steady near -8°C. Wind chills will feel closer to -14°C.
- Tonight: Mainly cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries. Fog patches will dissipate near midnight as winds shift to the south at 30 km/h. Temperatures will hold at -8°C, but wind chills will intensify, making it feel like -18°C.
- Tuesday, Dec 24: Mainly cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries. South winds at 30 km/h will help the high climb to -2°C, though morning wind chills will feel like a brisk -16°C, easing to -8°C by the afternoon.
- Christmas Day (Wednesday, Dec 25): A cloudy and relatively mild day, with a high near +1°C.
- Thursday, Dec 26: A mix of sun and cloud with a high around 0°C.
- Friday, Dec 27: Cloudy skies and a high of +2°C, with milder evening lows.
Wardrobe Suggestions
Winnipeg’s frosty conditions call for a winter coat, gloves, and a warm hat to keep the chill at bay. Insulated boots and thermal socks are essential for outdoor activities. Add a scarf to protect against the wind chill, especially in the evenings.
Weather Trivia
Winnipeg’s record high for December 23 was 7.2°C, set in 1994, while the record low plummeted to -37.8°C in 1917. This year’s temperatures are relatively mild by historical standards, making for a more comfortable holiday season.
Final Thoughts
While Winnipeg won’t see a blizzard or deep freeze this Christmas week, cloudy skies and occasional flurries will keep things feeling festive. Bundle up and enjoy the holiday spirit, but keep an eye on road conditions if you’re traveling, as fog and light snow could reduce visibility.
