A Sunny but Cold Morning in Winnipeg
Winnipeg sees sunny but cold weather today, with a wind chill of -19°C. Light snow possible overnight. A weekend warm-up brings highs near 8°C by Sunday!
Winnipeg wakes up to clear skies and crisp temperatures this morning, with -10.4°C on the thermometer. But with a northwest wind at 12 km/h, it feels more like -16°C outside. The good news? Lots of sunshine today! The bad news? Those wind chills will still make it feel much colder than it looks.
Current Conditions in Winnipeg
As of 7:00 AM CST at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, the humidity is at 83%, and the barometric pressure is rising at 101.4 kPa. Visibility is 24 km, so while it’s bright and clear, you’ll still want to layer up before heading outside!
Thursday’s Forecast: Sunshine, But Wind Chills Stay Frosty
Expect sunny skies throughout the day, with north winds at 20 km/h shifting west at 30 km/h by mid-morning. The high today will reach -4°C, but the wind chill will make it feel like -19°C this morning and -10°C this afternoon. So while the sun is shining, it won’t do much to warm things up!
Tonight: Clouds Roll In, Light Snow Possible
As the evening progresses, cloud cover will increase, and there’s a 60% chance of light snow late this evening and after midnight. Winds will calm down, shifting west at 20 km/h before becoming light overnight. The low will drop to -14°C, and the wind chill will dip to -20°C overnight, making for another bitterly cold night.
Looking Ahead: A Weekend Warm-Up!
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Friday, March 7: Sunny skies return! Winds will be light, up to 15 km/h, with a high of -5°C. The morning will be brutally cold, with a wind chill of -20°C, but the afternoon will feel more tolerable at -10°C.
- Friday Night: Cloudy periods, 40% chance of flurries, low of -6°C.
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Saturday, March 8: A mix of sun and cloud, with a high of +3°C—finally above freezing!
- Saturday Night: Clear skies, low of -1°C.
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Sunday, March 9: Sunny and even warmer, with a high of 8°C—spring is peeking through!
- Sunday Night: Increasing cloudiness, low of -5°C.
Historic Weather for March 6
On this day, Winnipeg has seen temperatures as high as 11.4°C and as low as -35.6°C. While today’s -10°C start might feel cold, it’s nothing compared to some of the deep freezes we’ve had in past years!
What to Wear?
- Morning & Afternoon: Winter coat, gloves, and a hat—wind chills as low as -19°C will still feel frosty!
- Evening & Overnight: Dress warmly if heading out—wind chills near -20°C overnight mean frostbite is possible.
Weather Trivia: Winnipeg’s Record-Breaking March Heat!
Did you know? Winnipeg hit a record-breaking 23.7°C in March back in 2012! That’s almost 30 degrees warmer than today’s forecast! While we’re still stuck in winter mode, warmer days are definitely coming.
Stay warm, enjoy the sunshine, and get ready for a weekend thaw!
