Cloudy, Seasonably Mild Conditions Continue

Brad

Cloudy and seasonably mild conditions continue in Winnipeg this week.

Little change in the weather lies ahead for Winnipeg as the upper air pattern stays stagnant. Broad upper ridging is bringing seasonably mild conditions to the region, but has also trapped a huge area of low cloud over the eastern Prairies. As a result, the weather will be surprisingly consistent over the coming days.

Winnipeg will see daytime highs in the -6 to -8°C range over the next few days with overnight lows dipping down into the minus teens. Winds will stay light through the next several days. With all the cloud stuck in the region, some flurries will be possible, particularly in the evening and overnight hours when the temperatures dip a bit.

Long Range Outlook

More of the same is on tap for Thursday, but by Friday the pattern begins to change and the region will transition into a more unsettled pattern. The region will still be dealing with plenty of cloud, but a bit of sun will be possible heading into the weekend. With several disturbances expected to track through the region Friday through Tuesday, there’s also a good chance of seeing some accumulating snow. Right now, the best chances for snow look to be Thursday night, Friday night, and Sunday night into Monday.

Cooler weather is forecast to push back into the region next week.

Today’s seasonal daytime high in Winnipeg is -12°C while the seasonal overnight low is -23°C.

RDPS 2m Temperature Forecast valid 21Z Saturday January 25, 2020

Cloudy and Mild Weather Ahead

Brad

Cloudy, seasonably mild conditions will continue through the weekend in Winnipeg.

Little change in Winnipeg’s forecast is on the horizon as a general pattern of upper-level ridging continues. Winds will pick up into the 20 to 30 km/h range on Saturday as a weak low moves towards the province. Otherwise, winds will keep light out of the south-southeast right through the weekend. Highs will hover around -6°C over the next few days with lows gradually warming.

The downside to the warm weather will be the persistent cloud over the region. While the occasional sunny break is possible over the next few days, largely cloudy conditions will persist right through the weekend. No notable precipitation is forecast in the next few days.

Long Range Outlook

Temperatures will stay mild right through next week, possibly even nudging towards the freezing mark. There may be a few chances of flurries, but it doesn’t appear that there will be any chances of accumulating snow.

Today’s seasonal daytime high in Winnipeg is -12°C while the seasonal overnight low is -23°C.

RDPS 2m Temperature Forecast valid 21Z Wednesday January 22, 2020

Cloudy, Seasonably Mild Conditions Ahead

Brad

Winnipeg will see increasing cloud today as seasonably mild temperatures move into the region for the rest of the week.

Mild Pacific air has managed to wash over the Prairies over the past few days and will stay put for the next 5-10 days. Through the rest of this work week, Winnipeg will see highs near -7°C with overnight lows in the -10 to -15°C range.

An approaching upper trough will spread clouds into the region today and keep them around through the rest of the week. While a few flurries may be possible over the southwest corner of the province, it doesn’t look like any will make it into the Red River Valley.

Winds will also stay light over the next few days, out of the north today and tomorrow then shifting southerly on Friday.

Long Range Outlook

Another push of mild air will move across the Prairies this weekend, sending temperatures close to the freezing mark by Sunday. A few flurries may be possible with the warming temperatures. Breezy southerly winds are also likely on Saturday.

Today’s seasonal daytime high in Winnipeg is -13°C while the seasonal overnight low is -23°C.

A Windy Warm-Up Ahead

Brad

Winnipeg will see a period of windy conditions ahead as milder Pacific air builds into the region.

Conditions will remain seasonably chilly in Winnipeg today with a high near -15°C. The tail end of an Arctic ridge is keeping the cold temperatures in the region today, but a big change is right around the corner. Skies will stay sunny today but winds will gradually pick up out of the south, reaching this afternoon. The winds will keep up through the night with temperatures remaining steady around -14°C. Cloud cover will begin moving into the Red River Valley late overnight.

RDPS 10m Wind Forecast valid 18Z Tuesday January 21, 2020
Moderate southerly winds will remain in place over the Red River Valley on Tuesday.

Tuesday will bring mainly cloudy skies to Winnipeg and area with moderate southerly winds gusting up to 60 km/h. Temperatures will continue to climb as the mild Pacific air continues to push towards the region; Winnipeg will see a seasonably warm high near -8°C. The wind will finally ease on Tuesday night as temperatures hover around -8°C.

Mainly cloudy skies continue on Wednesday with a mild high near -4°C and light winds. Temperatures look like they’ll drop to a low near -13°C on Wednesday night under mostly cloudy skies.

Long Range Outlook

The rest of the week looks warmer, warmer, warmer! There will be plenty of cloud around as temperatures gradually climb towards the freezing mark. The region will likely see highs near -1°C by the weekend into next week. No significant snow is in the forecast.

Today’s seasonal daytime high in Winnipeg is -13°C while the seasonal overnight low is -23°C.