Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Carberry and the surrounding Municipality of North Cypress-Langford as a late-season storm system moves into Southern Manitoba. Residents should prepare for changing conditions from Tuesday evening, April 7, through Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
The weather system, known as an Alberta clipper, is expected to bring a mix of rain and snow to the area. While current estimates suggest 2 to 4 cm of snow accumulation, conditions remain uncertain because temperatures near the Trans-Canada Highway are hovering around the freezing mark. This may cause precipitation to fall as rain or melt on contact with the ground.
Strong wind gusts reaching up to 60 km/h are also forecast, which may create hazardous travel conditions. Environment Canada noted that while Carberry is expecting smaller amounts of snow, other parts of central and western Manitoba are under snowfall warnings with projections of 15 to 20 cm. Officials may expand these warnings southward as the storm approaches, depending on its track and the type of precipitation.
In response to the incoming weather, Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure is monitoring highway conditions. The province has 340 snow-clearing, de-icing, and grading vehicles ready for deployment from 46 maintenance yards across the region.
The Municipality of North Cypress-Langford and the Town of Carberry encourage residents to stay informed on the latest updates. For information regarding local emergency preparedness, residents can visit the municipal websites.
