Carberry, Manitoba residents are facing hazardous road conditions on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, as freezing drizzle combined with rapidly falling temperatures has increased the risk of invisible “black ice” on local highways. Environment Canada’s Carberry forecast warns of a risk of freezing drizzle this morning and wind chills around -25 to -30°C in the morning hours; Environment Canada cautions that frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin in such wind‑chill conditions.
Drivers are being urged to watch for black ice — a thin, often transparent layer of ice that can look like dry pavement when road surfaces flash‑freeze. Manitoba 511 and local authorities are advising motorists to check current road conditions and to exercise caution on the Trans‑Canada Highway (PTH 1) corridor and at the PTH 5 junction near Carberry. (No Manitoba 511 incident bulletin documenting ‘multiple vehicles sliding off the road’ was found in the research for this story; if such an incident is cited, the specific Manitoba 511 or RCMP alert should be linked.)
Safety at the Highway 1 and Highway 5 junction remains a major concern locally because of its history of serious accidents. CBC News has previously reported on provincial discussions and public consultations about safety upgrades at that intersection following the June 15, 2023, fatal collision.
Local news has reported recent extreme cold events in the region (for example, wind chills plunged into the -40°C to -50°C range on Jan. 24–25, 2026), underscoring how dangerous this winter pattern can be. The Manitoba RCMP has urged motorists to reduce speed and be prepared for winter travel; authorities also recommend carrying a winter emergency kit when travel is necessary.
Authorities continue to advise avoiding non‑essential travel during the most dangerous hours and to monitor Environment Canada and Manitoba 511 for the latest weather and road-condition updates.
