Residents in Carberry can look forward to a milder weekend ahead as temperatures climb following a cold start to April. According to Environment Canada, the weekend will bring sunny skies and highs reaching 4 C on both Saturday, April 4, and Sunday, April 5.
While the daytime forecast offers pleasant conditions, residents should prepare for chilly nights. Overnight lows are expected to reach -7 C on Saturday and drop to -13 C by Sunday night. Currently, there are no weather alerts in effect for the area. While these upcoming temperatures are a welcome change, they remain slightly below the typical seasonal averages for early April, which usually see daytime highs closer to 10 C.
As the spring thaw continues across southern Manitoba, provincial officials are reminding the community to exercise caution around local waterways. Although ice on lakes, rivers, and drainage ditches may appear solid, the Manitoba Hydrologic Forecast Centre warns that ice is likely thinning and is no longer safe for people, vehicles, or snowmobiles.
Looking ahead, long-range forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration suggest that temperatures across the province may remain near or below average through May. Additionally, The Weather Network has indicated that lingering cool weather and the potential for above-average precipitation this spring could affect the timing for local agricultural fieldwork.
With sunrise at 7:10 a.m. and sunset at 8:12 p.m., the community can currently expect approximately 13 hours of daylight each day.
