Slushy Weather Continues As Temperatures Remain Seasonably Mild

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Winnipeg’s temperatures will remain well above seasonal right through the weekend and into next week.

Another day of sunny skies is on the way for the city today with temperatures heading back to a high near -1°C again. Winds will become light this morning as a ridge of high pressure moves across the Red River Valley. Temperatures will remain warm tonight with a low near -3°C. Winds will pick up out of the south into the 20 to 30 km/h range this evening as the ridge heads out of the province.

Saturday will bring breezy southerly winds in the 30 to 40 km/h range with temperatures climbing to a high near 0°C. The biggest unknown for the day is exactly how much cloud the city will end up seeing. With another surge of warm air pushing in aloft over top of outflow from a ridge to our southeast, there’s a good chance of a bank of stratus cloud developing Friday night and lifting northwards through the Red River Valley. At the least, the city will likely see mixed skies, if not overcast. Winds will shift to westerly near 30 km/h overnight with a few breaks in the cloud. The city should see a low near -5°C.

Temperatures will remain steady near -5°C on Sunday with west-northwest winds at 30 gusting 50 km/h. The city should see a fair amount of sunshine with just a few clouds lingering past the morning. Cooler temperatures return Sunday night as temperatures dip to a low near -12°C.

Long Range Outlook

Winnipeg will continue to see above-seasonal temperatures with variable cloudiness through the beginning of next week. There’s a slight chance of some showers or flurries mid-week, but other than that it looks dry. Some models show the potential development of an Alberta Clipper that would move through sometime near the end of next week, which could bring significant snowfall, strong winds, and a return to colder conditions. We’ll have to wait and see what happens; for now, enjoy the balmy weather!

Winnipeg’s seasonal daytime high is currently -10°C while the seasonal overnight low is -20°C.

Seasonably Mild Temperatures Continue

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Winnipeg will continue to see seasonably mild temperatures with variable cloudiness right through the end of the week.

A weak low pressure system moving into the province will keep skies mostly cloudy in Winnipeg today. Temperatures will be well above seasonal values, though, with the city reaching a high near -1°C. Winds will be breezy, picking up out of the southeast to 30 gusting 50 km/h for the afternoon. The city will likely see a bit of light snow as the low passes through this evening. Winds will ease for the night, leaving cloudy skies and a chance for some fog patches or freezing drizzle. Temperatures will dip to a low near -4°C.

Thursday will see westerly winds near 20 km/h that clear the cloud out of the region. Temperatures will be mild again with a high near -3°C with the winds diminishing in the afternoon. Winnipeg will see a few clouds in the evening followed by temperatures dropping to a low near -7°C.

This map of forecasted 850mb temperature anomalies shows how by the end of the week, almost the entirety of Canada will be underneath a warmer than seasonal air mass.

Friday will bring partly cloudy skies to the city with a high near -2°C. Winds will remain light out of the south through the day. A bit more cloud might end up pushing into the region on Friday night with temperatures dropping to a low near -7°C once again.

Long Range Outlook

Another low pressure system will track across the northern Prairies this weekend, allowing mild Pacific air to continue spreading across the south. As a result, temperatures will continue to remain well above seasonal values right through the weekend with variable cloudiness. The mild temperatures look to continue right through much of next week at this point with no major snowfall events on the horizon.

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

Seasonably Mild Temperatures On The Way!

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Winnipeg will see very pleasant December weather this week as mild air floods across the region.

Winnipeg will see temperatures climb well above seasonal values as mild air floods eastwards across the Prairies. Today will bring the most sunshine of the next few to the city with nary a cloud in the sky. Temperatures will climb to a high near -6°C with light winds. The city will see increasing cloudiness tonight with temperatures dipping to a low near -11°C.

Tuesday will bring mainly cloudy skies to the city with a high once again near -6°C. Winds will be out of the south at 10 to 20 km/h. A weak upper trough moving through on Tuesday evening will bring a chance for a bit of light snow and usher in slightly milder temperatures. Under mostly cloudy skies Winnipeg will head to a low near -8°C on Tuesday night.

Wednesday will bring more cloud cover to the city, but temperatures will climb to a seasonally balmy -3°C. Winds will be out of the south at 15 to 25 km/h. A stronger trough of low pressure moving through on Wednesday evening will bring another chance for some light snow to the region as temperatures remain steady near -3°C.

Long Range Outlook

The remainder of the week continues to see very mild conditions remain over southern Manitoba. Daytime highs will climb towards 0°C by the end of the week with variable cloudiness through the second half. No major snowfall events are on the horizon.

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

Temperatures Return Closer to Seasonal For The Weekend

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Winnipeg will see pleasant conditions this weekend with seasonably cool temperatures and variable cloud cover.

The cold weather that moved into the region yesterday has already left with a more seasonal air mass taking its place. A warm front moving into the region brought cloud through the night that will clear out early this morning. Left behind will be sunshine, light southwesterly winds, and daytime highs near -12°C. Skies will remain clear tonight with light winds as temperatures dip to a low near -18°C.

More sunshine is on tap for Saturday with a southerly flow developing ahead of yet warmer air trying to push into the region. Temperatures will climb to a high near -10°C with southerly winds near 20 km/h. Skies will cloud over on Saturday night as temperatures dip to a low near -16°C.

Sunday will bring cloudy skies to Winnipeg as a weak upper trough moves through. The city might see a few light flurries, but there won’t be any accumulating snowfall. Temperatures will be a bit cooler with a high back near -10°C. Winds will be light. The cloud cover should stick around on Sunday night with a low near -15°C.

Long Range Outlook

After the upper trough moves through on Friday, warmer air will continue to spread eastwards across the Prairies. With variable cloudiness, next wee should bring high temperatures generally around -5°C with lows near -10°C. Some days may be cloudier than others, but no major snowfall events are forecast right now. All things considered, it’s quite a pleasant start to December!

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