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Mild and Cloudy In Advance of Weekend Snow

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Winnipeg will see seasonably mild conditions over the next several days with an abundance of cloud cover.

Winnipeg will see the light snow that moved into the region yesterday persist for a few more hours this morning before tapering off. Cloudy skies will remain as temperatures climb to a high near +2°C this afternoon. Winds will stay light through the day. Tonight will bring more cloudy skies with temperatures dipping to a low near -3°C.

Temperatures will climb above 0°C across much of southern Manitoba on Wednesday
Temperatures will climb above 0°C across much of southern Manitoba on Wednesday

With a stagnant pattern in place over Winnipeg on Thursday, the city see similar conditions to Wednesday. Under mostly cloudy skies, temperatures will climb to a high near +3°C with light winds. There may be a few clear patches on Thursday night as temperatures dip to a low near -3°C again. Winds will increase to around 15 km/h by Friday morning.

A more organized disturbance will begin working its way towards Winnipeg on Friday as a large Pacific storm system begins pushing inland. Winnipeg will see mostly cloudy skies with a high near +3°C yet again. Winds, however, will be a bit more noticeable out of the east-southeast near 20 km/h. By late in the day, an area of snow will begin spreading across southwestern Manitoba into the Red River Valley. Winnipeg will likely see a couple cm of snow on Friday night as temperatures drop to a low near -2°C.

Snow is forecast to spread across southern Manitoba on Friday night
Snow is forecast to spread across southern Manitoba on Friday night

Long Range Outlook

Looking ahead to the weekend, Winnipeg will see more of the same with cloudy skies, highs near +3°C, and lows dipping just below freezing. Snow should taper off Saturday morning, then a more significant snowfall of 4 to 8 cm is forecast to move into the region on Sunday.

This second batch of snow is forecast to taper off on Sunday night, followed by gradual clearing in the Red River Valley through the first half of next week. Temperatures will remain relatively mild with highs a few degrees above 0°C and lows dipping a few degrees below.

Winnipeg’s seasonal daytime high is currently 1°C while the seasonal overnight low is -9°C.

Cloudy Conditions Continue

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Seasonal temperatures will continue in Winnipeg this week, but with plenty of cloud and a bit of light snow.

Winnipeg will remain under cloudy to mostly cloudy skies for the next three days as a train of upper-level disturbances moves through the region. Temperatures will reach a high near -1°C under cloudy skies in Winnipeg today. Some light snow may develop in Winnipeg this afternoon as a weakling upper-level trough moves into Manitoba. The chance for light snow will continue tonight as temperatures dip down to a low near -7°C.

Tuesday will bring more cloudy skies to Winnipeg with a high near 0°C. The Red River Valley will continue to see a chance of light snow as the upper trough exits the province. All snow – if there is any – should taper off on Tuesday night as temperatures head to a low near -7°C.

RDPS 2m Temperature Forecast valid 21Z Tuesday March 20, 2018

Temperatures will climb above the freezing mark in Winnipeg on TuesdayWednesday will bring…more cloud to Winnipeg. Light winds over the coming 3 days will do very little to move the extensive area of cloud out of the region. So, under mostly cloudy skies Winnipeg should reach a high near +1 or +2°C. With more cloud around on Wednesday night, temperatures should dip to a low near -7°C yet again.

Long Range Outlook

Little change is forecast through the remainder of the week. Fairly cloudy conditions will remain in place, but temperatures will warm just a tad with highs climbing into the +3 to 5°C range. The weekend continues the cloudy prognosis, with increasing chances for light snow.

Winnipeg’s seasonal daytime high is currently 0°C while the seasonal overnight low is -10°C.

Pleasant Weather Continues

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Benign conditions will continue over the next few days as an upper-level ridge continues to bring seasonable temperatures to Winnipeg. Cloud will begin moving in by the end of the weekend, though, as an upper-level low starts working into the region.

Today and tomorrow will both bring a fair amount of sunshine to Winnipeg with high temperatures near close to 0°C. An area of high pressure slowly slumping southwards will give light southerly winds both days. By Saturday afternoon, some cloud cover will begin spreading into the Red River Valley, becoming cloudy for Saturday night. This blanket of cloud will result in warmer overnight lows, bringing Friday’s expected -13°C up to around -8°C.

Daytime highs will climb towards 0°C in the Red River Valley on Saturday afternoon.

Sunday will bring mainly cloudy skies to Winnipeg as a large upper low complex lifts northeastwards into the province. Daytime highs will continue to sit near 0°C, but the lack of sun and northerly winds near 20 km/h will make it feel cooler. Just a slight chance of flurries will accompany the cloud. Temperatures will dip to around -6°C on Sunday night with an increasing chance of flurries.

Long Range Outlook

The beginning of next week looks a bit more unsettled as a series of upper disturbances moves through. Winnipeg and the Red River Valley will likely see snow on Monday with possible amounts of 2 to 5 cm. Some light snow may persist into Tuesday, but then clearing should work back into the region mid-week. Daytime highs are forecast to hover near the 0°C mark through the first half of the week. For those looking for warmer weather, there are some indications that milder conditions with above-zero temperatures may move in through the second half of the week!

So until then, enjoy the cooler but generally pleasant weather ahead!

Winnipeg’s seasonal daytime high is currently -1°C while the seasonal overnight low is -11°C.

Plenty of Sun, Little Change Ahead

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Other than some cloud this afternoon, Winnipeg will see plenty of sun through the remainder of the week as an area of high pressure moves through the province.

Winnipeg will see sunny skies turn cloudy this afternoon as a cold front slumps towards the Red River Valley from northern Manitoba, possibly producing a few flurries as it moves through. The cloudy skies will limit temperatures with Winnipeg reaching a high near -2°C. Winds will remain relatively light out of the north, picking up to 15-20 km/h behind the cold front. Winds will diminish in the evening as skies clear and Winnipeg heads to a low near -15°C.

RDPS 2m Wind Forecast valid 18Z Thursday March 15, 2018
An area of high pressure will build southwards through the province in the latter half of the week.

Thursday and Friday will both bring sunny skies to Winnipeg as a ridge of high pressure builds southwards through the province. High temperatures on both days will be around -3 or -2°C with overnight lows near -13°C or so.

Long Range Outlook

The weekend will bring little change to conditions in Winnipeg. Saturday and Sunday will likely bring high temperatures creeping towards 0°C. Overnight lows will continue in the -10 to -15°C range. No notable precipitation is forecast, but the region may see more cloud on Sunday.

No significant changes are expected into the beginning of next week, either. So as long as you remember that the mornings will be a bit chilly, not that bad a stretch of weather on the way for Winnipeg.

Winnipeg’s seasonal daytime high is currently -1°C while the seasonal overnight low is -11°C.

Other than some cloud this afternoon, Winnipeg will see plenty of sun through the remainder of the week as an area of high pressure moves through the province.