Residents in Churchill, Manitoba, are being warned of dangerously cold conditions as wind chills are expected to drop to minus 45 overnight on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Environment Canada issued the alert, noting that the extreme cold will continue into Monday morning.
The drop in temperature is being driven by winds shifting to the northwest at 30 kilometres per hour, with gusts reaching up to 50 kilometres per hour. These high winds combined with clearing skies will make the air feel significantly colder than the actual temperature.
The extreme cold is forecasted to reach its peak on Monday, March 9, 2026, with a wind chill of minus 46 in the morning. Officials warn that frostbite can occur on exposed skin within minutes under these conditions.
While the afternoon wind chill is expected to improve slightly to minus 40, the risk remains severe. People living in the area are encouraged to limit their time outdoors and prepare for the rapid onset of these life-threatening conditions.
