Residents in Selkirk, Manitoba, woke to a frigid start on Thursday, April 9, 2026, as wind chill values dipped to -17°C, but a significant warming trend is expected to bring milder conditions to the region over the coming week.
While temperatures are currently tracking below the historical seasonal average of 9°C for early April, Environment Canada reports that there are no weather alerts in effect for the area.
Conditions are expected to remain cool tonight, with clear skies and patchy fog developing overnight as temperatures drop to a low of -8°C, with a wind chill of -12°C. Despite the current cold snap, forecasters anticipate a steady climb in temperatures over the next several days.
Environment Canada predicts a warm-up reaching a high of 13°C by Wednesday, April 15. The upcoming weekend will offer a preview of these milder conditions, with Saturday forecast to reach 11°C under a mix of sun and cloud, followed by a high of 10°C and a chance of showers on Sunday.
The colder weather currently affecting the region aligns with The Weather Network 2026 spring forecast, which suggests that temperatures across the Prairies will likely stay below seasonal norms through much of April, with potential for shifting weather patterns throughout the month.
