Residents of Dauphin are bracing for a period of extreme temperature swings this week as a late-season winter storm moves into Manitoba.
Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for the Rural Municipality of Dauphin, including Sifton and Valley River, warning of a sharp drop in temperatures and arriving snow. While Wednesday, April 15, is expected to reach a high of 12°C, conditions will change rapidly overnight as the mercury falls to minus 10°C, with a 40 percent chance of flurries and a risk of freezing rain.
The colder weather will persist through Thursday, April 16, with periods of snow and wind chill values expected to reach near minus 18. Officials are forecasting approximately 2 cm of snow for the immediate area, while the broader Parkland region could see accumulations between 4 and 8 cm. Residents are advised to prepare for difficult travel conditions and to dress in layers as these winter-like conditions settle in.
Despite the incoming chill, a significant warm-up is on the horizon. The forecast shows temperatures rebounding quickly over the weekend, leading to sunny skies and a high of 15°C by Monday, April 20.
Meanwhile, local water levels remain within normal operating ranges. According to Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure, the level of Dauphin Lake was recorded at 854.15 feet on April 14, 2026. This measurement is below the upper operating range of 854.8 feet and remains well below the 858-foot flood stage.
