There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Warnings (In effect)

Extreme Cold Warning in effect

Lake Winnipeg - south basin

Issued 04:37 AM CST 24 January 2026 A multi-day episode of very cold wind chills is expected.

Hazard: Wind chill values of -40 to -45.

Location: Southern Manitoba

Timing: During the early morning and overnight periods.

Remarks: A cold and windy air mass has moved into Manitoba, bringing bitterly cold temperatures and wind chill values in the -40 to -45 range. Wind chill values will improve during daytime hours, but drop back below -40 at night.

Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.

Dress warmly. Dress in layers that you can remove if you get too warm. The outer layer should be wind resistant.

Cover up. Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill.

Keep emergency supplies in your vehicle such as extra blankets and jumper cables.

Outdoor workers should take regularly scheduled breaks to warm up.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to MBstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #MBStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

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There is no Synopsis issued for this area. However, on occasion Marine Weather Statements will be posted here.