Winter will take a vacation this week, as temperatures soar well above seasonal values.
Monday
Today will be our last taste of arctic air for awhile! High temperatures today will be around or just below -10C with a breezy north-west wind. There may be some light flurries during the day, particularly in the morning, but they shouldn’t amount to much, if anything.
Tuesday
Tuesday will be a bit warmer than Monday, as a strong southerly flow brings warm air into southern Manitoba. High temperatures will be in the minus single digits, which is slightly above-normal for this time of year. The only downside is that it will be very windy, with south winds of 40km/h gusting to 60km/h. Temperatures will not decrease much on Tuesday night as that strong wind keeps conditions mild.
Wednesday
High temperatures on Wednesday will approach or exceed the freezing mark in most of southern Manitoba. South-western sections of the province should reach the freezing mark, while areas in the Red River Valley and south-eastern Manitoba remain just below freezing. Winds will remain gusty and from the south.
Long Range
The long range forecast is looking very good. Models are in strong agreement that our weather will remain above-normal for the foreseeable future. In fact, later this week temperatures will likely be well-above normal, with multiple days potentially being above freezing. There is no sign of any major cool-downs in the forecast – enjoy it while it lasts!
