Residents in Selkirk should prepare for a return to winter-like conditions as Environment Canada forecasts snow and cold temperatures for the community starting Thursday, April 16.
The weather agency expects snow to begin on Thursday with a daytime high of -1°C. Cold conditions will persist into Friday, April 17, with a high of 0°C. Overnight wind chill values are expected to reach -12°C, creating a significant drop from the milder temperatures seen earlier in the week.
The City of Selkirk maintains a priority-based system for clearing snow following storm events. Main routes, including Eveline, Jemima, Sophia, and Mercy streets, as well as Manitoba and Greenwood avenues, are addressed first. The city aims to complete plowing and removal efforts within 48 to 72 hours once a storm has concluded.
With winter conditions returning, the provincial government reminds drivers to check road conditions through Manitoba 511 before heading out. Motorists are encouraged by Manitoba Public Insurance to drive according to road conditions and ensure their vehicles are prepared for sudden weather changes.
Milder weather is expected to return to the region by Sunday, April 19, with a forecast high of 4°C, followed by a rise to 11°C on Monday, April 20. While late-season snowfall is not uncommon for the region, this week’s forecast follows a month of active storm patterns across Manitoba.
