Residents of Churchill, Manitoba, are facing dangerous travel conditions and extreme wind chills as a cold snap settles over the area on March 3, 2026. Environment Canada has issued a Yellow Cold Warning for the community, with conditions expected to last through the next few nights.
The weather service is reporting northwest winds gusting up to 70 km/h, which are creating near-blizzard conditions. These high winds are blowing existing snow around, making it very difficult to see while driving or walking outdoors.
Temperatures are expected to drop to a low of -34°C tonight, which is much colder than the usual seasonal low of -27°C. When combined with the wind, the temperature will feel like -50, and Manitoba Health warns that frostbite can happen on exposed skin in just a few minutes.
The Yellow Warning is part of a new colour-coded alert system used by the government to show that a weather event has a moderate impact on the community. Officials are encouraging residents to check on their neighbours, keep pets inside, and monitor water pipes to prevent them from freezing in the extreme cold.
