Residents of Brandon, Manitoba, can expect a brief warming trend this weekend before temperatures drop again early next week. According to Environment Canada, there are currently no weather alerts in effect for the city.
After a cool start to Friday morning with a wind chill near minus 8°C, the day is clearing with a high of 15°C. Saturday will feature a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 17°C, though residents should prepare for north winds reaching 30 km/h with gusts up to 50 km/h in the afternoon. Sunday will be sunny with a high of 17°C, followed by a clear night with temperatures cooling to plus 1°C.
The pleasant weekend weather will be short-lived, as a cooling trend is expected to begin on Monday. Environment Canada forecasts daily highs to drop between 7°C and 8°C from Monday through Wednesday, with overnight lows dipping below freezing. A return to warmer weather is expected by Thursday, when temperatures are set to reach 14°C.
This fluctuation in temperature follows a larger weather pattern identified by The Weather Network, which indicates that eastern Manitoba may experience cooler-than-normal conditions for much of May due to a persistent weather pattern known as a trough. For context, typical temperatures in Brandon for early May usually reach a daily high of 16°C and a low of 3°C.
