A low pressure trough is bringing snow to most of Manitoba and northwestern Ontario on Friday.
The weather system has also ushered in a mild January air mass.
Temperatures across most of southern Manitoba should come close to the freezing mark on Friday afternoon, with forecasts highs between -1 C and -3 C.
Winnipeg’s forecast high is -2 C. With the recent bitter cold snap, it might feel like it’s been a while since temperatures have been that mild in the city. It’s only been a week; the temperature reached 2.3 C last Friday.
Meanwhile, temperatures in the north are also mild for this time of year on Friday. Temperatures will fall in strong northwest winds in Flin Flon and The Pas in the afternoon. Even with the drop, temperatures there will remain well above normal for this time of year.
Snow and blowing snow in Winnipeg on Friday morning have ended in the afternoon, ahead of a second round of snow expected tonight across southern Manitoba.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) forecasts 2-4 cm for the Red River Valley and the southeast.
Strong and gusting north winds will develop this evening in the southwest and overnight in the southeast. Blowing snow is expected which will reduce visibility on roads and highways.
Sunshine will return on Saturday in Winnipeg with a forecast high of -12 C, which is the normal daytime high for late January for the city.
Sunday will be the milder with a forecast high of -5 C with mix of sun and cloud.
Mild, above normal temperatures will continue early next week.
