Altona residents should prepare for colder weather and potential travel disruptions as Environment Canada forecasts snow and below-average temperatures throughout the week of March 30, 2026.
The area is expected to receive 2 to 4 centimetres of snow on Monday, March 30, accompanied by northeast winds gusting up to 50 kilometres per hour. While there are no formal weather alerts currently in effect for the region, residents should be prepared for slick road conditions during their daily commutes.
Temperatures will remain well below the seasonal normal high of 6 degrees Celsius for late March. Daytime highs are expected to reach only minus 2 to plus 4 degrees for most of the week, while overnight lows will drop significantly, including a forecasted low of minus 13 degrees on Tuesday night. Tuesday daytime will feel even colder with wind chill values near minus 11.
While Manitoba 511 reports no active highway advisories at this time, drivers are encouraged to check for the latest road conditions before heading out. Outside of the local weather outlook, the province remains in a state of emergency due to wildfire activity, with the Manitoba Wildfire Service reporting extreme fire danger levels across most regions.
