Residents in Churchill, Manitoba, are being warned to stay safe as extreme cold moves into the area on March 13, 2026, bringing wind chills that could cause frostbite in minutes. Environment Canada is forecasting wind chill values to reach as low as -47 C as a blast of Arctic air settles over the community.
The extreme weather is expected to last through the morning of Saturday, March 14, 2026, with wind chills staying around -46 C. Actual temperatures are predicted to drop to -34 C on the night of Friday, March 13, 2026.
Local residents should take precautions if they need to go outside because the cold can freeze exposed skin very quickly. These dangerous conditions are significantly colder than the usual temperatures for this time of year.
While the deep freeze will be at its worst through Saturday morning, the weather is expected to get slightly better by Sunday. People are encouraged to dress in layers and limit their time outdoors while these hazardous conditions persist.
