THUNDER BAY – Weather – Late August is a popular time for many people to hit the road. Late summer means often fewer mosquitoes, less congestion and a great break before September hits and we all start refocusing on the usuals.
Here is your prairie forecast for the weekend:
Winnipeg, MB
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Today
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58°
48°
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Overcast and cooler with showers
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Saturday
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61°
41°
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Low clouds
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Sunday
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68°
45°
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Sunshine mixing with some clouds
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Friday, Aug 22: Sunny morning turning partly cloudy by afternoon with a 30% chance of showers. Winds shift west, intensifying to 40 km/h gusting to 60. High around 21 °C (UV index 6 – High).
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Saturday, Aug 23: Mix of sun and cloud continues, same 30% shower chance. Winds strong again NW 30 km/h with gusts to 50. High 18 °C.
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Sunday, Aug 24: Dry and sunny, with a high near 18 °C and clear evening. — Evenings: dipping into the single digits (lows 7–11 °C).
Regina, SK
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Today
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70°
44°
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Windy and not as warm with partial sunshine; expect travel delays and localized power outages; secure loose objects
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Saturday
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70°
41°
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Partly sunny and pleasant; breezy in the afternoon
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Sunday
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70°
44°
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Sunny to partly cloudy and nice
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Friday, Aug 22: Windy with partial sunshine—keep loose items secure. High near 21 °C, low 7 °C.
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Saturday, Aug 23: Partly sunny and pleasant, still breezy in the afternoon. High 21 °C, low 5 °C.
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Sunday, Aug 24: Sunny to partly cloudy and nice, with highs holding at 21 °C, overnight low around 7 °C.
Saskatoon, SK
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Today
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68°
43°
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Partly sunny and windy
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Saturday
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70°
43°
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A blend of sun and clouds
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Sunday
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71°
46°
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Nice with sunshine mixing with some clouds
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Friday, Aug 22: Partly sunny and windy, with a high near 20 °C.
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Saturday, Aug 23: Blend of sun and clouds, high around 21 °C.
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Sunday, Aug 24: Nice conditions, sunshine with some clouds, high approximately 22 °C.
Prairie Summary Table
| City | Fri (22 Aug) | Sat (23 Aug) | Sun (24 Aug) |
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| Winnipeg | Sunny → PM clouds, breezy, warm (21 °C) | Cloud/sun mix, breezy, cooler (18 °C) | Sunny, mild (18 °C), dry |
| Regina | Windy, partial sun, warm (21 °C) | Partly sunny, breezy (21 °C) | Nice & sunny (21 °C) |
| Saskatoon | Partly sunny & windy (20 °C) | Sun/cloud mix (21 °C) | Pleasant & mild (22 °C) |
Travel & Outdoor Plans: What to Expect
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Winnipeg: Bet on a sunnier but windy start. Be prepared for high gusts and a minor chance of rain Friday and Saturday.
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Regina: Pleasant but breezy—minor wind disruption possible, so secure outdoor setups.
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Saskatoon: Most stable of the trio—comfortable temps, with sun and light winds dominating.
Wardrobe & Tips
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Jen’s Essentials:
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Layers are your friend—cool mornings, breezy afternoons.
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Windbreaker + rain shell for Winnipeg (wind + chance of showers).
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Sun protection: UV index stays high (6 in Winnipeg, moderate in others).
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Evenings: Temps dip toward 5–11 °C—pack a sweater or light fleece.
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Weather Trivia
What fuels these weekend winds across the Prairies?
The region’s flat terrain offers little to slow air movement, especially as pressure differences build from shifting weather systems.
These patterns amplify west/northwest winds—often gusting above 50 km/h during transition periods like late summer.
