Widespread rain across the Red River Valley on Friday will bring long-awaited relief from the drought that has been in place through the region this spring.
A low pressure system moving through North Dakota today will spread much-needed rain across southern Manitoba. Beginning in the morning as showers, the precipitation will gradually evolve into a steadier rain in the afternoon. There will be a chance for a few thunderstorms across the region, particularly through the morning near the American border. Winnipeg will likely see another 10 to 20 mm of rain by the time it all tapers off, with higher amounts of 20 to 40 mm further south in the Red River Valley. Localized amounts in excess of 50 mm are possible over the southern Red River Valley into southeastern Manitoba, but would be restricted to any areas that saw more intense thunderstorm activity.
The rain will come to an end Friday night. The cloud cover will then begin to break up as the temperature drops to a low near +4°C. The northerly winds of 20 to 30 km/h will taper off to light by early Saturday morning.
Saturday will bring light northerly winds to Winnipeg – a bit breezier at 15 to 25 km/h over the southern Red River Valley – and clearing skies. Temperatures will end up just a tad below seasonal with a high near 17°C. Skies will remain clear on Saturday night with temperatures dipping to a low near 7°C.
Sunday will be a beautiful day in Winnipeg as a ridge of high pressure moves through. Under sunny skies with light winds, temperatures will climb to a high near 23 or 24°C. Skies will remain clear Sunday night with a low near 8°C.
Long Range Outlook
Next week looks like it will bring beautiful summer weather with plenty of sun and highs in the upper 20’s!
Winnipeg’s seasonal daytime high is currently 20°C while the seasonal overnight low is 6°C.
