Gimli is set for a week of changing weather, starting with a sunny weekend before rain moves in mid-week. Environment Canada expects clear skies Saturday and Sunday, with highs of 20 to 22 C, giving way to wetter conditions Monday through Tuesday.
As of Monday, no weather warnings are in effect for the R.M. of Gimli including Winnipeg Beach and Arnes. This comes after a stormy early June that saw tornado warnings across southern Manitoba.
The forecast calls for a 60 percent chance of showers on Monday, with rain arriving Tuesday and a daytime high of just 19 C. Conditions are expected to improve Wednesday and Thursday, with a mix of sun and cloud and temperatures climbing to 25 C by Thursday.
Residents with outdoor plans should take advantage of the weekend’s pleasant weather, while those heading out mid-week will want to be ready for rain. June is typically the wettest month in Manitoba, but this week’s pattern fits a broader trend of variable summer weather linked to a shift from La Niña to El Niño.
Gimli’s Emergency Measures Organization lists severe weather as the community’s top risk, but for now, the forecast offers a break from the volatile conditions seen earlier this month.
