Residents in Brandon, Manitoba, are facing a period of extreme cold as temperatures and wind chills drop significantly below seasonal norms starting Friday, March 13, 2026. Environment Canada issued a warning about a risk of frostbite after wind chills reached -30 on Friday morning.
The cold weather is expected to continue through the weekend as skies begin to clear. Forecasters expect the temperature to drop to a low of -26°C on Sunday night, March 15, 2026.
Wind chills may remain at -16 throughout Friday afternoon. Local residents are encouraged to stay warm and be aware that skin can freeze quickly in these conditions.
This frigid weekend follows recent snowfall in the region. While the clear skies will bring more sunshine, the low temperatures are expected to stay until a potential warming trend arrives by mid-week.
