Dauphin, Manitoba is enjoying a sunny start to Monday, but a change is on the way. Environment Canada is calling for a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon with a 60 percent chance of showers and a risk of a thunderstorm, along with north winds at 20 km/h gusting to 40 km/h.
As of 1:00 PM, the Dauphin Airport was reporting sunny skies and a temperature of 18.8°C. The forecast high for today is 20°C, with a UV index of 7, which is considered high and means sun protection is still a good idea if you’re heading outside.
The unsettled weather is expected to stick around through the week. Tuesday and Wednesday will bring clearing, but showers are forecast to return Thursday night, with rain expected on Friday and a daytime high of 19°C. The weekend looks mixed, with a mix of sun and cloud and highs reaching 22°C on Saturday and 23°C on Sunday.
This rain comes as water levels on Dauphin Lake are already high. The Hydrologic Forecast Centre recorded the lake at 856.27 feet on Monday, which is above the normal summer target of 854.8 feet and inching closer to the flood stage of 858 feet. The lake is managed by the Mossy River Dam at Terin’s Landing, operated by the Province of Manitoba.
Earlier this month, parts of Manitoba saw severe storms, including three confirmed tornadoes in the Manitou and Carman areas between June 2 and 4. The Northwest region, which includes Dauphin, got hit with heavy rain, with Minitonas recording over 300 percent of its normal precipitation and triggering overland flood warnings. With more rain in the forecast, residents are being advised to keep an eye on local conditions, especially those in low-lying areas near the lake.
