A Cloudy Start Turns Wet — Expect Showers and Strong Winds Through the Day
WINNIPEG – WEATHER – Winnipeg wakes up to a mostly cloudy sky and a current temperature of 15°C at the Richardson International Airport. As of 5:00 AM CDT, the wind is already stirring from the northeast at 20 km/h, gusting up to 30 km/h. The humidity is a balmy 87%, and the barometric pressure sits at 100.6 kPa, though it’s falling, signaling what’s to come — showers and potential thunderstorms.
Sunday Forecast: Rain Moves In, Wind Kicks Up
Don’t let the calm morning fool you. Clouds will thicken through the morning hours with showers beginning late morning and the risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Rainfall could total 10 to 15 mm, enough to put outdoor plans on pause. As the skies darken, the wind will shift to north at 30 km/h, gusting up to 50 km/h by early afternoon.
Temperatures will peak at 21°C, but the humidex will make it feel more like 26°C. The UV index sits at a moderate 3, but if there’s any break in the clouds, take care if you’re outdoors — sunscreen isn’t just for sunny days!
Tonight: Showers Ease But Clouds Stick Around
Expect showers to continue into the evening, tapering off after midnight. Thunderstorms may still rumble through in the evening hours, so keep an ear out. Wind from the north at 30 km/h, gusting to 50, will become light overnight. The temperature will settle down to a low of 13°C.
Monday: Another Damp Day Before Sunshine Returns
Monday stays mostly cloudy, with a 60 percent chance of showers lingering through the morning. Winds will pick up again, this time from the west at 30 km/h, gusting up to 50 km/h. Temperatures will be cooler than Sunday, with a high of 18°C, and the UV index remains moderate at 3.
By Monday night, the clouds part and the skies clear, bringing a refreshing low of 9°C.
Sunshine Returns Tuesday
Tuesday offers a complete reversal — sunny skies, a perfect high of 24°C, and a low of 14°C overnight. It’s the weather we’ve all been waiting for — mark it as your laundry, gardening, or picnic day.
What to Wear
Rain gear is non-negotiable today — pack that umbrella and a waterproof jacket, ideally with a hood. A light sweater or windbreaker will be welcome thanks to those gusty afternoon winds. Footwear? Waterproof is the way to go.
Manitoba Weather Trivia
Did you know Winnipeg holds the record for the greatest one-day rainfall in June at a whopping 142 mm back in 1900? We’re nowhere near that today, but prairie storms can still pack a punch—best to stay weather-aware!
