Cold Mornings, but a Warmer Trend on the Way
Winnipeg wakes up to cloudy skies and -7.5°C, with humidity at 80%, making for a damp and chilly morning. A steady east wind at 12 km/h pushes the wind chill down to -13°C, so it feels even colder than the thermometer suggests. The barometric pressure sits at 101.1 kPa and is falling, hinting at some upcoming weather changes. While today remains on the cool side, a significant warm-up is just around the corner!
Today: Cloudy with a Cold Wind
Expect cloudy skies throughout the day, with the east wind up to 15 km/h keeping things feeling crisp. Temperatures will hover around 0°C later in the afternoon, but with the wind chill sticking around -13°C this morning, winter layers are still a must.
Tonight: Clouds Stick Around, But a Milder Low
Cloud cover will persist into the evening, but temperatures won’t drop too drastically, reaching a low of -4°C. Winds will remain light at 10-15 km/h, and without extreme cold setting in, it’ll be a more manageable evening.
The Rest of the Week: A Sudden Jump into Spring!
- Thursday: Cloudy in the morning with light snow or rain showers possible in the afternoon. Winds will shift to the southeast at 20 km/h, and the high will climb to +4°C—the warmest day of the week so far!
- Thursday Night: Cloudy with a low of 0°C, a big improvement over recent frigid nights.
- Friday: A real taste of spring! A high of 9°C with cloudy skies and a chance of showers will make it feel much different from the recent deep freeze.
- Saturday: Still mild at 6°C, but rain is likely throughout the day, with winds picking up in the evening.
- Sunday: A sharp drop in temperature—expect a return to -5°C with a chance of flurries. The night will be even colder, plunging to -14°C.
Wardrobe Advice: Layers Are Key This Week
You’ll need a winter coat, hat, and gloves today and tomorrow, especially with the cold morning wind chill. But by Friday and Saturday, a lighter jacket should be enough, as temperatures rise close to double digits! However, don’t be fooled—Sunday brings winter back, so keep those warm layers ready.
Winnipeg Weather Trivia: From Deep Freeze to Early Spring!
Winnipeg’s coldest recorded temperature for March 12th was a brutal -35.6°C, while the warmest hit 15.8°C. This year, we’ll get a little taste of both, with subzero mornings but near 10°C by Friday!
