Prairie Sunshine Leads the Way Before a Late-Week Snowy Switch-Up
WINNIPEG – WEATHER – Winnipeg is waking up to clear skies and a refreshing morning chill, with temperatures at -2.5°C as of 6:00 AM. Visibility is wide open at 24 km, and the air is damp with 94% humidity. The breeze is coming in from the west-southwest at 15 km/h, enough to bring the wind chill down to -7°C.
The barometric pressure is holding steady at 102.1 kPa and trending upward, suggesting a solid and stable start to the day—though that won’t last long.
To the west of the city there are special weather advisories as Old Man Winter has a death grip on the prairies and is dropping snow down on the region, if you are travelling west, check the conditions first!
It’s a classic spring in Manitoba—sunny enough to make you hopeful, but with a few snowflakes hidden just around the corner.
Today: Practically Perfect Prairie Weather (For March)
Today’s forecast calls for mostly sunshine transitioning to a mix of sun and cloud by mid-morning, before clearing again later this afternoon. So yes, it’s playing hard to get—but we’ll take it. The wind will strengthen, shifting west at 30 km/h and gusting up to 50 km/h this afternoon. While the wind chill is -7°C this morning, things will warm up to a downright delightful +10°C this afternoon.
The UV index is a moderate 3, so a little sunscreen wouldn’t hurt if you’re planning to soak up the spring rays on a lunch break stroll or a backyard coffee.
Tonight: Breezy But Calm, Until It Isn’t
The evening remains mostly clear, but the wind won’t let up quietly. Westerlies will continue gusting to 50 km/h before swinging around from the north later this evening. Eventually, things settle down overnight. The low will drop to -7°C with a wind chill of -12°C, making it feel more like late winter than early spring.
Thursday: Sunshine Makes Way for Snow
Thursday starts out bright again, mainly sunny through the morning. But as the day goes on, increasing cloud cover rolls in and—surprise!—there’s a 60% chance of light snow by late afternoon. Winds will pick up from the northeast at 20 km/h. The high temperature will hover around 0°C, but with a morning wind chill of -13°C, you’ll want your winter gear handy, especially early in the day.
Thursday night will see snow moving in more consistently, with a low of -3°C.
The Weekend Forecast: Winter’s Encore
Friday continues with periods of snow and a high of -3°C. The skies stay mostly cloudy into the night, and the temperature drops to -8°C. Saturday offers a break with a mix of sun and cloud and a slightly cooler high of -4°C. Night skies clear out completely, bringing a deeper chill with lows dropping to -13°C.
Sunday delivers bright sunshine once more, though the temperatures will stay below freezing with a high of -5°C and a clear, cold night expected with a low of -14°C. March might be leaving us slowly, but it’s definitely not leaving warm.
What to Wear: Winter’s Greatest Hits (Still on Repeat)
This is one of those weeks where layering is a must. A thermal base and insulated jacket are still the smart choice, especially with the wind in play. Mitts and a toque will keep your fingers and ears from staging a protest in the mornings, but keep the sunglasses close for those bright afternoons. And yes, winter boots still rule the sidewalk.
Weather Trivia: The Forks—Frosty Then, Famous Now
Winnipeg’s iconic Forks—where the Red and Assiniboine rivers meet—was once a vital winter meeting spot for Indigenous peoples and fur traders centuries ago. Cold then, cold now… but we like to think the lattes are warmer these days.
