Residents of Steinbach can look forward to a significant warm-up this week as temperatures are expected to climb well above the seasonal norm for April. According to Environment Canada, the upcoming stretch of mild weather follows a cold start to the weekend, where temperatures near Kleefeld dipped to -5.8°C on Sunday morning.
The warming trend is expected to begin early this week. After a high of 2°C on Sunday, temperatures will rise to 18°C on Monday and 19°C on Tuesday. By Wednesday, the thermometer is projected to reach 20°C, notably warmer than the typical seasonal high of 13°C for this time of year. This shift is being driven in part by strong southerly winds, with gusts between 40 and 60 km/h expected to move into the area between Monday night and Tuesday.
The pleasant conditions will be short-lived, however, as the forecast from The Weather Network indicates that clouds and a 60% chance of showers will return on Thursday. A cooling trend will follow, with temperatures dropping back toward the low single digits by Friday and Saturday, accompanied by a chance of flurries.
As of Sunday morning, there are no weather alerts in effect for the R.M. of Hanover. While the weather remains volatile, SteinbachOnline.com reminds residents that provincial spring road restrictions remain in effect across Manitoba. Travelers are encouraged to check the latest updates through Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure before heading out on the highways.
