Residents in Selkirk, Manitoba, should prepare for slippery roads and sidewalks as a brief warm-up on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, is expected to be followed by a rapid refreeze.
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Selkirk forecast (issued Jan. 27, 2026), daytime temperatures on Saturday are expected to reach a high of about −7°C, with periods of snow through the day and a 60% chance of flurries overnight. While the forecast remains below freezing (so widespread daytime melting is unlikely), light snowfall or wet surfaces combined with temperatures that fall well below zero after sunset could produce a thin, hard-to-see layer of ice on pavement — commonly called “black ice” — making local travel hazardous on residential streets and on major routes such as Highway 9 and the Main Street corridor.
City of Selkirk Public Works is responsible for snow clearing and sanding operations, and the city maintains protocols for deploying sand/salt trucks as conditions warrant. Residents should watch local city notices and official channels for updates. Local emergency-management officials are also urging people to avoid shore ice along the Red River; rapidly changing temperatures can cause ice near banks to shift or crack, creating dangerous conditions for walkers and snowmobile users.
Drivers can check real-time highway conditions at Manitoba 511 before heading out. For the latest official weather warnings and push alerts, residents can use Environment and Climate Change Canada’s WeatherCAN mobile app.
