Residents of Steinbach, Manitoba, can expect a chilly start to the week as a cold snap brings below-seasonal temperatures and a chance of flurries, according to Environment Canada. While temperatures are currently hovering well below the early May seasonal average of 18°C, a significant warm-up is expected to arrive by the weekend.
As of 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, conditions in the area reached -2.2°C, with wind chill values making it feel like -7°C. The forecast for Tuesday calls for a high of only 3°C, with winds gusting up to 50 km/h and a 30 per cent chance of flurries. Residents should prepare for another cold day on Wednesday, May 6, with a high of 5°C and continuing early-morning wind chill values. No weather alerts are currently in effect for the R.M. of Hanover or the Steinbach area.
Temperatures will begin to climb on Thursday, May 7, reaching 14°C, followed by 16°C on Friday and 14°C on Saturday. The warming trend is expected to continue into early next week, with sunny conditions forecast for Monday, May 11, bringing temperatures up to 20°C.
While the weather warms up, drivers are reminded that seasonal spring road restrictions remain in place in the R.M. of Hanover until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Motorists can check real-time provincial road information through Manitoba 511 or by calling 1-877-MBRoads (1-877-627-6237).
