Breezy and mild today, sunshine for Friday, and a wet Thanksgiving weekend ahead
Winnipeg – WEATHER – Winnipeg is waking up to partly cloudy skies and mild early morning temperatures near 10°C, with a brisk southerly wind already on the move.
If you are heading to Manitoba for the Thanksgiving weekend, pack an umbrella, and a windbreaker.
While the warming trend continues through today under mostly sunny skies before a cooler and wetter pattern sets in over the long weekend. Expect showers and gusty winds by Saturday night and Sunday as a strong fall system tracks through southern Manitoba.
Current Conditions (as of 6:00 AM CDT – Winnipeg Richardson International Airport)
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Temperature: 10.4°C
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Dew Point: 3.6°C
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Humidity: 63%
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Wind: South 29 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h
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Pressure: 101.8 kPa (rising)
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Condition: Partly Cloudy
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Visibility: 24 km
Thursday, October 9 Forecast
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Morning: Cloudy periods clearing to sunshine.
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Afternoon: Mild and breezy with strong southerly winds easing later.
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Wind: South 30 km/h gusting to 50 km/h, shifting west 20 km/h early this afternoon.
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High: 19°C
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UV Index: 3 (moderate)
Tonight
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Clear and calm overnight.
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Wind: Northwest 20 km/h becoming light after midnight.
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Low: +3°C
Friday, October 10
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Sunny and cooler, a beautiful early autumn day.
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High: 15°C
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UV Index: 3 (moderate)
Friday Night:
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Clear skies.
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Low: 6°C
Saturday, October 11
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Morning: Increasing cloudiness as a low-pressure system approaches.
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Afternoon: Cloudy and mild.
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High: 16°C
Saturday Night:
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Periods of rain developing.
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Low: 12°C
Sunday, October 12
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Showers throughout the day.
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Wind: Increasingly gusty, turning cooler late in the day.
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High: 16°C
Sunday Night:
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Rain continuing, windy.
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Low: 6°C
Monday, October 13 – Thanksgiving Day
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Cloudy with periods of showers.
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Cooler air moving in behind the front.
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High: 8°C
Monday Night:
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Clearing skies, turning colder.
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Low: –2°C
Weather Highlights
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Today:
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A pleasant, breezy day with mild temperatures and sunshine returning by mid-morning.
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Winds may gust up to 50 km/h, so light outdoor objects should be secured.
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Friday:
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Calm and sunny, one of the best days for travel or outdoor Thanksgiving preparations.
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Weekend:
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Saturday night through Monday looks wet and windy, with steady showers and falling temperatures — classic fall weather for Manitoba’s Thanksgiving.
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🍁 5-Day Weekend Summary
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Chance of Rain | Notes |
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| Thu 9 | Partly cloudy → sunny | 19°C / +3°C | 0% | Breezy south winds |
| Fri 10 | Sunny, calm | 15°C / 6°C | 0% | Best day of the week |
| Sat 11 | Increasing cloudiness | 16°C / 12°C | 60% (night) | Rain develops late |
| Sun 12 | Showers, windy | 16°C / 6°C | 90% | Wet and breezy Thanksgiving Eve |
| Mon 13 | Showers, cooling | 8°C / –2°C | 70% | Turning colder overnight |
Thanksgiving Outlook
Southern Manitoba will see a split weekend — Friday and early Saturday will be ideal for travel and outdoor plans, but Sunday into Monday will bring steady rainfall, gusty winds, and a sharp temperature drop. By Thanksgiving night, clearing skies and frost are possible as the system moves east.
A sunny and warm start to Thanksgiving weekend for Winnipeg — but prepare for rain and wind by Sunday. Stay tuned to the NetNewsLedger Weather Desk for updates.
