Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is warning residents in Carberry, Manitoba, to prepare for a risk of frostbite as westerly winds gust to about 50 km/h on Jan. 9, 2026. The alert follows overnight patches of fog and signals a quick shift to much colder conditions across the region.
According to ECCC’s Carberry forecast, west winds are expected to stay around 30 km/h with gusts to about 50 km/h through the morning. These winds will drive wind chill values into the mid-to-low -20°C and early -30°C range, which increases the risk of frostbite. Health guidance notes that frostbite risk rises at wind chill values below -27°C and that exposed skin can freeze in as little as 10–30 minutes under extreme wind chill.
The Beautiful Plains School Division monitors these weather changes to decide whether school buses can safely run. While schools often remain open, bus cancellations occurred during the Jan. 8–11 cold snap, and high winds with blowing snow can make driving on local highways hazardous.
Health officials are advising people to dress in warm, loose layers, cover exposed skin and limit time outdoors. The Blue Hills RCMP, together with Manitoba 511, has issued travel advisories and urged caution on highways; drivers should avoid non-essential travel if conditions deteriorate. Agricultural producers are also being urged to ensure livestock have adequate shelter from the biting winds and freezing temperatures.
