Residents in Beausejour, Manitoba, are facing dangerous temperatures after a deep freeze hit the region on March 1, 2026. Environment Canada issued a cold warning for the area as temperatures dropped to -36°C at a nearby observation station early Sunday morning.
The wind chill is expected to stay between -40 and -45, which can cause frostbite on exposed skin within minutes. These conditions are much colder than the usual March low of -14°C that people in the community typically expect this time of year.
This alert is part of a new colour-coded system launched in November 2025, where a yellow status indicates the weather will cause some disruptions. Local officials are asking people to limit their time outdoors and check on vulnerable neighbours and pets until the weather warms up.
The extreme cold is putting extra pressure on home heating systems and could cause delays for local transport services. In the past, the Manitoba government has used ice-breaking machines on the Brokenhead River during March to prevent flooding, as deep freezes like this can thicken river ice and cause jams during the spring melt.
