A Return to More Seasonal Conditions

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After a sunny and mild weekend, temperatures in Winnipeg will gradually dip back towards seasonal values.

Cooler temperatures will gradually return to Winnipeg this week as the westerly flow aloft that brought mild Pacific air to the Prairies slowly collapses. As the flow aloft turns northwesterly, a weak ridge of high pressure will build southwards out of the Arctic and through Manitoba.

GDPS 2m Temperature Forecast valid 18Z Wednesday February 26, 2020
Cooler temperatures will return to Winnipeg mid-week.

As the high builds in, the region will see variable cloudiness as temperatures head to slightly below-seasonal values. Highs will fall from near -2°C today to -12°C by Wednesday with overnight lows dipping into the -20s midweek. A few flurries will be possible Monday night into Tuesday as the cooler temperatures push into the region.

Winds will be generally light over the coming days. Tuesday will bring comparatively breezy conditions with northwest winds of 20 to 30 km/h. Monday and Wednesday, on the other hand, will see northerly winds up to 15 km/h.

Long Range Outlook

The cooler conditions will be short lived as an upper ridge quickly begins building back into the region. Temperatures will gradually warm through the second half of the week with highs likely reaching back to the 0°C mark by Saturday. The mild weather will persist into next week. No notable snowfall is in the forecast.

Today’s seasonal daytime high in Winnipeg is -6°C while the seasonal overnight low is -17°C.

Sunny, Warm Weekend Ahead

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Winnipeggers will get a break from the cold this weekend as a mild Pacific air mass brings warmer temperatures to the region for the weekend.

Winnipeg has seen temperatures climb from below -20°C on Thursday morning into the mid-minus single digits this morning. Temperatures will continue to climb today as westerly winds continue to spread mild Pacific air eastwards. Under sunny skies, Winnipeg will see a high near -2°C with west winds around 20 km/h. Skies will stay clear tonight as temperatures head to a. Low near -8.

The city will continue to see mainly sunny skies on Saturday with temperatures reaching a high near 0°C. Winds will be out of the southwest at 10 to 20 km/h. A bit of cloud cover will move in on Saturday night with temperatures dropping to a low near -7°C.

RDPS 2m Temperature Forecast valid 21Z Saturday February 22, 2019
Mild weather will be in place over southern Manitoba through the weekend.

On Sunday, a weak cold front will sweep through the region in the morning. Behind the front, breezy northwest winds will develop up to 30 gusting 50 km/h. Temperatures will be mostly unaffected by this, however, with a high once again near 0°C. The city will see partly cloudy to mixed skies through the day. Sunday night will see the winds easing off as temperatures dip to a low near -10°C.

Long Range Outlook

Seasonably mild conditions will stick around for Monday, then a cold front will push through and gradually send temperatures back to seasonal to slightly below-seasonal values midweek. Milder weather should return next weekend.

Today’s seasonal daytime high in Winnipeg is -7°C while the seasonal overnight low is 17°C.

Milder Temperatures on the Way for Winnipeg

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Temperatures will warm dramatically through the second half of the work week, reach near-freezing values on Friday.

Before the warm weather arrives, though, is one more cold day. Winnipeg will see a seasonably cool high of -17°C today as an Arctic ridge exits the region. Skies will be sunny and winds will be light out of the west. Warmer temperatures will begin working into the region tonight with southerly winds picking up into the 20 to 30 km/h range. Temperatures will dip to a low near -25°C.

Thursday will be a breezy day with south-southwest winds near 30 gusting 50 km/h. The wind will be even stronger near the western escarpment of the Red River Valley where downsloping winds will reach 40 gusting 60 km/h. Winnipeg may see a bit of cloud in the morning as some passes by mainly to the north of the city, but overall the city will see mainly sunny skies through the day.

RDPS 2m Temperature Forecast valid 21Z Thursday February 20, 2020
Temperatures will begin to warm on Thursday, but won’t reach their potential until winds shift more westerly on Thursday night.

Temperatures will climb to a high near -9°C by the end of the day, held back slightly by cold air in the return flow from the high. Winds will remain breezy and shift slightly more westerly overnight. As soon as that westerly component to the wind shows up, temperatures will rise up to around -6°C.

Winnipeg will see plenty of sunshine on Friday with winds gradually tapering off. Temperatures will warm a bit more with a high near -2°C. Skies will stay clear on Friday night with temperatures dipping to a low near -8°C.

Long Range Outlook

More warm weather is ahead for the weekend with temperatures near the freezing mark and partly cloudy skies. The warm weather will stick around for Monday, then increasing cloudiness will accompany a cold front that will move through the region later in the day. Temperatures will return to slightly cooler than seasonal values for the rest of the week with highs around the -10°C mark.

Today’s seasonal daytime high in Winnipeg is -7°C while the seasonal overnight low is -18°C.

Seasonably Cool Weather Ahead for Louis Riel Day

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The weather will continue to be seasonably cool as Winnipeggers celebrate Louis Riel Day this year.

Winnipeg will see plenty of cloud today as a large mass of stratus moves through the region behind a disturbance that moved through overnight. Temperatures will climb to -11°C with some non-accumulating light snow likely through the day. Winds will be a bit breezy out of the northwest at 20 to 30 km/h. The cloud cover will stick around through much of the night with a continued chance for some light snow. The winds will ease off in the evening and temperatures will head to a low near -20°C overnight.

RDPS 2m Temperature Forecast valid 21Z Tuesday February 18, 2020
Tuesday will bring seasonably cool temperatures across the Prairies as an Arctic high moves through.

Cooler weather will move in for Tuesday and Wednesday as another Arctic high slides through the Prairies. Winnipeg will see a high near -17°C on Tuesday with breezy northwest winds near 30 km/h as skies clear out. Winds will ease on Tuesday evening, then temperatures will head to a low near -27°C under clear skies on Tuesday night.

Wednesday will be another cold one with a high of just -18°C. Winds will be light out of the west, shifting southerly in the afternoon. Winds will pick up through the night as temperatures dip to a low near -23°C.

Long Range Outlook

For those hoping for a return to milder conditions, then second half of the week has you covered. A large surge of Pacific air will spill across the Prairies and after a windy Thursday, temperatures in Winnipeg will climb into the mid-minus single digits. Daytime highs will climb towards the freezing mark through the rest of the week and stay there for the weekend. The city should see a fair amount of sunshine through the transition with no notable snowfall expected.

Today’s seasonal daytime high in Winnipeg is -8°C while the seasonal overnight low is -18°C.