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Beautiful Week Ahead

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An upper-level ridge building into the Prairies will bring sunny skies and warm temperatures to Winnipeg this week.

Winnipeg will see benign weather over the next few days with plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures. Over the next several days, Winnipeg will see high temperatures in the -2 to 0°C range with winds in the 10 to 20 km/h range. Overnight lows will vary a bit more, ranging from near -8°C to -13°C.

With the mild temperatures and clear skies, there will also be the potential for fog development at night as moisture from the daytime melt is trapped near the surface with cooling temperatures. If you need to travel, particularly outside the City of Winnipeg, keep in mind you may encounter fog patches overnight into the morning on any of the next few days.

Long Range Outlook

The remainder of the week also looks quite pleasant with highs continuing in the -1 to +2°C range. Skies will likely become mixed with cloud late in the week as Winnipeg gets closer to passing low pressure systems. Despite the cloud, the forecast shows dry conditions for the weekend.

The long-range forecast continues to show a good likelihood of near-seasonal temperatures with no significant precipitation events. Enjoy the beautiful spring weather!

Winnipeg’s seasonal daytime high is currently -2°C while the seasonal overnight low is -12°C.

Calmer Weather Ahead

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Winnipeg will see variable cloudiness and near-seasonal temperatures through the remainder of the work week.

Winnipeg will see pleasant days ahead despite slightly below-seasonal temperatures. The city will see variable cloudiness today and tomorrow as the last remaining cloud from Monday’s storm system drifts eastwards through the region. No snow is expected. Winnipeg should see high temperatures near -5 or -4°C and overnight lows dipping as cold as -15°C.

GDPS Forecast 2m Temperatures and 10m Wind Speeds valid 00Z March 10, 2018
A low pressure system will be just west of the Manitoba border by Friday evening

Friday may start with a bit of sunshine, but cloud is forecast to begin moving in early in the day as a low pressure system approaches from Saskatchewan. Winds will pick up out of the southeast to around 20 to 30 km/h. Temperatures will reach a seasonal -3°C for a high, then dip down to about -6°C overnight under cloudy skies. The chance for light snow will increase after midnight as the low moves into Manitoba.

Long Range Outlook

Saturday morning will likely bring a bit of light snow to the region with accumulations of 2 to 3 cm possible. The snow will taper off as the low pressure system passes and winds switch to northwesterly. Mild temperatures will remain in place for Saturday, the near-seasonal temperatures return for Sunday.

Next week is looking fairly dry with a fair amount of sunshine. Temperatures should return to slightly above-seasonal values, with several days above-0°C days possible!

Winnipeg’s seasonal daytime high is currently -3°C while the seasonal overnight low is -13°C.

Early Taste of Spring Continues, Winter Storm Looms on Horizon

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Winnipeg will see March will kick off the same way February ends: with high temperatures near 0°C bringing an early taste of spring to the region.

The mild weather Winnipeg has seen over the past couple days isn’t going anywhere. A mild Pacific flow will continue through the rest of the work week, bringing near-freezing highs to the region. Tonight and Thursday night will both see overnight lows near -10°C.

GDPS 2m Temperature Anomaly valid 00Z Friday March 2, 2018
Much of Manitoba will see above-normal temperatures on Thursday, shown here by the areas shaded red

Winnipeg will see plenty of sun as well. A few clouds will move through the Red River Valley today, but then mainly sunny skies will be in place through Thursday and much of Friday. Some cloud will begin moving into the region late Friday ahead of a low pressure complex organizing in the United States. The cloud cover will keep Friday night’s low warmer, only dipping down to around -3°C.

Long Range Outlook – Winter Storm Brewing

The weather will turn more unsettled for the weekend as a series of low pressure systems move through the region. Mild temperatures will continue in Winnipeg, but cloudy skies will persist through the weekend into the first half of next week.

There will be a couple of chances for snow – or even a rain shower – through the weekend. Come Sunday night through Monday, what may end up as the biggest storm thus far in the 2017/18 winter season moves through. While it’s too early to put much trust in any of the forecasts, some guidance suggests Winnipeg and the Red River Valley may see over 25 cm of snow with this storm system.

GDPS 850mb Temperature Forecast valid 12Z Monday March 5, 2018
A complex, slow-moving low pressure system may bring Winnipeg the biggest winter storm of the 2017/18 season on Sunday night into Monday.

For now, just keep it in mind that there is the chance for a major snow storm to start next week. If you have travel plans involving driving on Monday, consider contingency plans just in case.

Until then, enjoy the beautiful sunshine and mild temperatures!

Winnipeg’s seasonal daytime high is currently -5°C while the seasonal overnight low is -15°C.

Mild Temperatures Bring Late-February Melt

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Get the windshield wiper fluid topped up, Winnipeg! A week of mild temperatures is on the way, bringing beautiful weather and sloppy roads.

Winnipeg is finally free from the grip of Arctic air! A persistent westerly flow aloft is forecast to bring above-seasonal temperatures to the city for the remainder of the week. A warm front will move through this morning, sending highs to near +1°C under partly cloudy skies. Winds will start the day out of the south at 15 to 20 km/h, then shift to the southwest and diminish this afternoon. In the evening, a weak cold front will push across the Red River Valley, clearing out skies and sending lows to near -10°C.

Tuesday will bring slightly cooler weather as a ridge of high pressure moves across the region. Winnipeg will still see above-seasonal temperatures, though, as the daytime high climbs to near -2°C. Skies should be mainly sunny and winds will be light. A few clouds will work into the region overnight as lows dip to near -10°C again.

Winnipeg is forecast to see highs above 0°C on Monday as mild air moves thorugh the Red River Valley.
Winnipeg is forecast to see highs above 0°C on Monday as mild air moves thorugh the Red River Valley.

Wednesday will bring more cloud to Winnipeg as it spreads eastwards ahead of the next low pressure system crossing the Prairies. Under mixed skies, temperatures will climb to a high near -2°C with light southerly winds. Temperatures will dip back down to a low near -10°C yet again on Wednesday night with clearing skies.

Long Range Outlook

The remainder of the work week forecast looks pleasant. Another surge of mild air will send temperatures back near 0°C for Thursday and Friday with plenty of sunshine. Heading into the weekend, temperatures continue to look mild, but indications are that skies will be cloudy as a fairly significant low moves across the Prairies. The general pattern looks to be a bit more unsettled through the weekend into the first half of next week, so Winnipeg may end up seeing a batch of organized, accumulating snow to kick off next week.

But until then, enjoy the mild conditions!

Winnipeg’s current seasonal daytime high is -6°C while the seasonal overnight low is -16°C.