Temperatures in Winnipeg will slowly climb through the rest of the work week, finally reaching seasonal values on Friday when a passing low pressure system spreads snow through the region.

The cold weather will still be in full force today as an Arctic ridge moves across the region. Temperatures will climb to only -18°C in Winnipeg today, but fortunately the wind will be light. The warmer air will begin it’s gradual shift eastwards later in the day, spreading some cloud into the region for tonight. Temperatures will dip to a low near -24°C with light winds.

Thursday will bring partly cloudy skies to the city as the Arctic ridge slowly weakens. Temperatures will climb slightly with Winnipeg’s high expected to reach around -15°C with light east winds. More cloud will push into the region on Thursday evening with light snow likely beginning sometime after midnight. Temperatures will gradually rise to around -12°C by Friday morning.

Light snow will continue on Friday morning across the Red River Valley. Winnipeg and the Red River Valley will receive 5 to 10 cm of fluffy snow before it tapers off. The low pressure system responsible for the snow will push off to the east for Friday afternoon, leaving the region with a few flurries and strengthening northerly winds. By mid-afternoon, winds will pick up to 30 gusting 50 km/h as temperatures drop into the mid-minus teens. A chance for flurries will continue into the evening hours, but some clearing will move in overnight as temperatures dip to a low near -24°C.

Long Range Outlook

Another Arctic high will move through the region this weekend, bringing more cold weather. Winnipeg will see daytime highs near -20°C with overnight lows in the -20 to 25°C range. The region should see plenty of sunshine.

Today’s seasonal daytime high in Winnipeg is -9°C while the seasonal overnight low is -19°C.