Residents in Garden Hill, Manitoba, are bracing for a week of intense cold and light snow as temperatures are forecasted to drop as low as -28°C starting Wednesday, March 11, 2026. According to Environment Canada, the community will see increasingly frigid nights through the middle of the month.
The cold snap began with light snow conditions observed early Wednesday morning at the Island Lake Airport. As the day progresses, the weather is expected to clear, making way for much colder air to move into the region.
Forecasters are warning of a frostbite risk on Wednesday night as wind chill values are expected to reach -31°C. While the actual temperature will sit around -23°C, wind speeds up to 15 kilometres per hour will make it feel much colder for anyone outdoors.
The cold weather is expected to continue through the weekend, with the lowest temperatures arriving on the night of Saturday, March 14, 2026. On that night, the temperature is forecasted to reach -28°C under clear skies.
Community members are encouraged to monitor their home heating systems to ensure they are working properly during the deep freeze. It is also important to watch for icy road conditions and to check on neighbours who may be vulnerable to the extreme cold.
