Residents and commuters in Dauphin, Manitoba, should prepare for blowing snow and strong winds starting the afternoon of March 12, 2026. According to Environment Canada, local blowing snow is expected to reduce visibility on roads throughout the area.
Winds are forecast to pick up near noon, coming from the northeast at 30 km/h with gusts reaching 50 km/h. There is also a 60 per cent chance of light snow during the afternoon and into the evening hours.
Conditions are expected to change in the evening, with northwest winds gusting up to 60 km/h. The temperature is expected to drop to a low of minus 14, while the wind chill will make it feel like minus 23 overnight.
The combination of high winds and light snow can create difficult driving conditions on local highways and secondary roads. People travelling in the region should watch for changing visibility and adjust their plans as the weather shifts throughout the day.
