Residents in St. Theresa Point are being warned to prepare for hazardous conditions as Environment Canada has issued an orange freezing rain warning for the area. The warning, which took effect early Thursday morning, April 23, 2026, highlights the risk of ice build-up throughout the day.
According to weather observations from the Island Lake Airport, temperatures are hovering around the freezing mark, with strong easterly winds gusting up to 59 km/h. Forecasters expect heavy freezing rain to continue through this evening before transitioning to rain later in the day. Total rainfall for Thursday is expected to reach 5 mm, with an additional 10 to 15 mm predicted overnight.
Officials warn that these conditions will likely make travel hazardous and could cause some routes to become impassable. There is also a high likelihood of prolonged utility outages as the storm moves through the region. Residents are advised to take necessary safety precautions to prepare for potential disruptions to power and travel.
This freezing rain is part of a larger late-season winter storm impacting much of northern Manitoba. As the system moves through, it is expected to bring heavy snow and stronger winds, with total snowfall accumulations of 30 to 50 cm forecast for parts of the north through Saturday. Environment Canada continues to monitor the system and may upgrade the current warning to a winter storm warning if heavier snow develops.
