On March 10, 2026, residents in Gimli, Manitoba, are seeing a shift in the weather as clouds move in with a chance of light snow before a period of extreme cold arrives later this week. According to Environment Canada, the area will see increasing cloudiness and a 30 per cent chance of light snow during the afternoon and evening.
Officials warned of a risk of frostbite on Tuesday morning due to wind chill values reaching -28. These wind chill values are expected to improve slightly to -13 by the afternoon, though the risk remains for those spending time outdoors.
The light snow and cloudy conditions are expected to continue through the middle of the week. These changing conditions may impact road traction and sidewalk safety for those travelling around the community before the weather begins to clear on Thursday.
As the week progresses, temperatures are forecast to drop significantly. Night-time lows are expected to reach -21°C on Friday, March 13, 2026, and fall even further to -24°C on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
The weather is expected to clear up by the weekend, bringing sunny conditions from Saturday, March 14, 2026, through Monday, March 16, 2026. While the sun will return, residents should still prepare for the intense cold during the overnight hours.
