Cold Temperatures To Start Off The Week, Then A Little Warmer!

After a cold and snowy weekend we will be stuck with below normal temperatures once again, but some hope is on the horizon for the end of the week. (5 Day Forecast below)

Last night was exceptionally cold with most places recieving overnight lows in the minus teens and in fact a few spots reached overnight lows close to -20C including Winnipeg where temperatures tied the old record set back in 1997 at -20.1C (coincidence much?), the latest cold temperature to occur in the season.

Despite our cold spell at the start of the week, we will now only have one more day of temperatures in the minuses and that is today as we switch into a somewhat milder but below sesonal temperature pattern for the rest of the week. This warmup will be thank's to a switch to a zonal flow aloft which is a good sign for this time of year, as a result expect temperatures to warm into the low plus single digits allowing for a more consistent melt, once we get rid of all of the snow temperatures will be able to rise past 10C and allow for more seasonable spring temperatures. However that is a long way's off and I am still unable to find out how warm it will get at the end of this week, I will post a few comment's on how warm it will get at the end of this week in the comment's section.

As for precipitation not much is in the forecast for the week but a system is set to affect Southern Manitoba bringing a possible wintry mix on the weekend. Detail's will be posted on Friday! Have a good week...

Updated! Here We Are Again! Another Significant Storm To Affect Southern Manitoba Today Through Monday

After a long period of calm and tranquil weather, we will now be experiencing another winter storm that will be testing the patience of all Manitoban's. Our winter storm will be thank's to an area of low pressure that will be moving through Montana into Minnesota Today through Monday, bringing another wave of snow through Southern Manitoba. Snow has already spread into Southwestern Manitoba as of this morning and is expected to spread eastwards as the day goes on, reaching the Red River Valley this afternoon through evening and regions of Eastern Manitoba tonight. 

 Snow is expected to intensify tonight with snowfall amounts of 10+cm likely in the Winnipeg region by Monday Morning, with 15 to 30cm possible through the regions of Southwest Manitoba and the interlake regions where snowfall warnings are in place. Numerous watches and warnings are in place for all Southern Manitoba including a snowfall warning and a blizzard warning. As the system moves out strong northerly winds of 60 to 70 km/h will develop on the backside of this system combining with freshly fallen snow and blowing snow will create blizzard conditions for much of the Red River Valley, Monday Morning. Blizzard conditions will be less likely in the rest of Southern Manitoba Monday morning. The storm will make travel quite difficult throughout regions of Southern Manitoba as a result motorists are advised to make alternate plans or travel slowly to get to your destination especially outside of towns and cities on highways.

Consider Consulting the Manitoba Highways Website and also The Weather Network Road Conditions. 

Colder and Drier Weather will develop once the system moves out leaving us with hopefully the last cold blast of the season. Make sure to stay tuned for updates in the comment section.

New Blog Update In The Morning!

A significant storm system is expected to move into the region tomorrow with another potential heavy snowfall in store, weather models are having some difficulty pinpointing exact amounts and placement on the location of heaviest snowfall bands. Details will be better known by the morning hours tomorrow, that is when a post will be provided. My Guess is around 8am. See you then!

Snowstorm To Affect Southern Manitoba Until Tuesday Morning

A look at warnings

A slow moving low pressure system now over southeast Saskatchewan is spreading an extensive area of snow across all of the southern Prairies from the Rockies into Southwest Manitoba. The area of snow will be spreading across the Red River valley this evening and after midnight. Snow will become heavy at times overnight and through Monday with 10 to 15cm possible by Monday morning in Winnipeg and higher amounts South and West of Winnipeg. That would include a possible 15 to 25cm of snow in those areas. Snow will continue Monday across Southern Manitoba before tapering off Monday Night into Tuesday. Snowfall warnings are in effect for much of the Southwest corner of Manitoba east through Steinbach but not including Winnipeg this is where amounts could reach a good 25cm of snow. 

Snowfall Amounts Forecast

For the Winnipeg region snow is expected to move in by midnight and start to intensify overnight. About 2 to 5cm of snow is possible by morning, so give yourself time to drive slowly and carefully during the morning commute. Snow will continue moderate to heavy throughout the day with another 10cm likely by the evening commute, so expect a slow drive home as well. Snow will completely clear out Monday Night through early Tuesday with another 5cm possible when it ends. 10 to 15cm of snow is likely in the Winnipeg region from Midnight through Tuesday Morning, with a potential for higher amounts if we get some stronger bands set up over us. Snowfall warnings could be expanded to include the Interlakes, Winnipeg, Whiteshell and Sprague regions if the storm moves further North than first forecast.

951pm CST Radar View

Track the snow using KTIV Interactive Radar to monitor where the snow is and how heavy it is, other neat features are included on the page as well. Enjoy!

Seasonal Weather Expected To Continue Through The Weekend

Saturday's Forecast Temperatures

After a very warm and seasonable week we will be welcomed with much of the same for our weekend as another batch of pacific air slides into Southern Manitoba, giving us the chance to experience a wonderful start to March.  Thanks to the pacific air temperatures through the weekend will be very seasonable with daytime highs from minus ten to about zero degrees. There will be very little in the way of precipitation with a chance for flurries & light snow in various parts of Southern Manitoba through the day Saturday with amounts of 5cm forecast in the Red River Valley. Nicer weather is forecast for the day on Sunday with sunny skies as the snow moves into North Dakota. 

As for the long range the weather bears watching we might get clipped by an Alberta Clipper on the day Monday, although models are having a difficult time agreeing on the scenario. I will post Sunday Night if needed for a look onto Monday's storm.

Warm Weather Set To Continue

After a wonderfully warm start to the week in Southern Manitoba, we will be given a second chance to take a break from the cold winter weather for the rest of the week. 

A look at temperatures for the evening on Wednesday, by around 6pm CDT.

Temperatures in Southern Manitoba the rest week will be normal to above normal, as high temperatures reach through into the  minus single digits and possibly slightly above zero as warm air invades into the region.

0 to -10C / -10 to -20C

Wednesday will be a nice day with be a fairly nice day, but cloudcover will be a main factor with little in the way of sunshine. Daytime temperatures will rise into the minus single digits to the minus double digits, above zero temperatures could be found in a few places. Overnight lows will be in the mid minus teens to near minus twenty degrees. Much of the sunnier weather will return for Thursday and Friday.

0 to -10C / -10 to -15C

Thursday will be much sunnier than compared to the day on Wednesday with daytime high temperatures staying in the minus single digits once again and very little wind to contend with. Overnight lows will be in the mid minus teens again, with a few places reaching near -20C again.


 

-5 to -10C / -10 to -15C

Friday will take a while to warm up as a northerly wind component stays into the region until mid afternoon, that is when temperatures will start warming and only to around the -5 to -10C mark as they reach their daytime high's not too bad though. The good thing about the day on Friday is that the Sun will help keep things warm even though that it will feel just a little chilly with our overall temperatures. Overnight lows for Friday Night will be expected to approach the minus twenty mark or in the high minus teens. The Only cooldown for the week will take place during the Friday and Saturday Night period. 

 
Weekend and Beyond
The Weekend will start getting closer to the 0C mark in terms of temperatures and overnight lows will start warming as well, cloudcover will be the case for these warmer than normal temperatures. Clearer weather will begin for the start of the week next week, as for the long range it really doesn't look like we will be locking into Spring but more alterations between cool and warm weather. With the much warmer sun being out I can assure you no coldsnap will last that long. CPC Outlooks hint at normal temperatures continuing through the Month of March, with normal precipitation amounts. Let's just hope the spring weather comes around soon and stays. I am not liking this neverending winter, bring on the storm season! 

Overall a wonderfully warm spell of weather to look forward to for the second half of the week, nothing to complain about if we are sitting in the minus single digits!

Long Time No See! New Post On The Way Wednesday

I had an awesome break from having to detail every aspect of our weather, but am happy to be back in business. I will now only post at the start of the week and/or when the weather pattern or setup is forecast to change. It's not worth it when I have to post 3 times a week when nothing is happening, better off saving my time when the weather becomes active. I will likely have a post setup for the day Wednesday so you all can prepare for the second half of the week! Are you wishing for warmer weather? Your wish is coming true.....