Residents in Steinbach, Manitoba, should prepare for slippery roads and sidewalks tonight, March 8, 2026, as rain is expected to turn into ice. According to Environment Canada, there is a 60 per cent chance of showers this evening before temperatures drop well below freezing.
The temperature is forecast to fall to -7 C overnight. When combined with wind gusts reaching up to 50 km/h, the wind chill will make the air feel like -13 C during the night.
The sudden change from rain to freezing temperatures can cause a flash freeze on local surfaces. This often creates thin layers of ice on streets and walkways that are very hard for drivers and pedestrians to see.
Safety information from Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure notes that rapid temperature drops following precipitation can create hazardous conditions. Drivers are encouraged to stay alert for sudden icy patches throughout the night and into the morning.
