Residents of Selkirk, Manitoba are dealing with a lingering blast of winter weather this weekend as freezing rain and flurries move through the area. While conditions are chilly, Environment Canada reports that there are currently no active weather alerts for the community.
As of Friday morning, April 17, 2026, the temperature sits at -4°C, though north winds gusting up to 32 km/h make it feel closer to -10°C. The forecast for the remainder of the day includes a 70 percent chance of flurries and an overnight low of -10°C, with wind chills expected to dip to -18°C. The Weather Network warns that the combination of snow and ice may lead to difficult travel conditions across the region.
This wintry weather follows a special weather statement previously issued for southern Manitoba, which cautioned about potential freezing rain along the Red River Valley. While late April snow is unusual, it is not unheard of in this part of the province.
A significant change is on the horizon, as a slow warm-up is expected to begin this weekend. Temperatures will start to climb from -1°C on Saturday to a more seasonal 12°C by Tuesday, eventually reaching 16°C by Wednesday. This shift marks a 20-degree temperature swing, bringing relief to residents after the current cold snap.
