Steinbach, Manitoba is set for an unsettled week of weather, with a mix of clearing skies, thunderstorm risks, and rainy conditions expected through June 13. No weather alerts are currently in effect, but residents are advised to monitor conditions as storms could develop mid-week.
As of noon Monday, June 8, conditions at the Kleefeld weather station showed 23°C with winds from the west at 22 km/h gusting to 36 km/h. Environment Canada forecasts clearing this afternoon with a high of 27°C, a UV index of 8 (very high), and south winds of 30 km/h gusting to 50 km/h.
Tuesday, June 9 will bring a risk of thunderstorms late in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to reach 31°C with a Humidex of 37, according to local weather sources. Southeast winds could gust up to 50 km/h. The unstable pattern continues Wednesday with cloudy skies and a 70 percent chance of showers.
Thursday, June 11 is forecast to be the wettest and coolest day of the week, with rain and windy conditions and a high of just 17°C. The temperature swing from Tuesday’s high of 31°C (Humidex 37) to Thursday’s high of 17°C highlights the volatility of Prairie weather. Drier, more settled weather moves in Friday through the weekend, with sunny skies and a high of 21°C on Friday.
No weather alerts are in effect for the R.M. of Hanover, including Steinbach, Niverville, and Grunthal. Earlier this month, severe weather brought tornado warnings to southeastern Manitoba, with Environment Canada confirming at least three tornadoes touched down on June 2. June is historically the wettest month in Manitoba, making thunderstorm development common.
