Residents of the Rural Municipality of Stanley, Manitoba, are preparing for a major winter storm expected to begin on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Environment Canada and regional forecasts warn the system could bring heavy snow followed by a deep Arctic cold snap. Some forecasts indicate 15–25 cm of snow in parts of southern Manitoba, with lesser amounts possible elsewhere, and wind-chill values approaching -45°C in some areas.
The storm is expected to make driving difficult on local roads and on key provincial corridors such as PTH 3 and PTH 14 (Provincial Trunk Highways). Forecasts warn of strong winds that could produce blowing snow and whiteout conditions; gusts are expected to exceed 60 km/h and may be locally higher, according to regional bulletins.
RM of Stanley public works crews say they are prepared to clear roads, and municipal and provincial authorities are urging residents to avoid non-essential travel while conditions deteriorate. The system arrives after an unseasonably warm spell, raising the risk that wet or slushy surfaces will freeze quickly before being covered by new snow — creating particularly hazardous driving conditions.
Environment Canada and local outlets report the Arctic air mass will likely remain through the rest of the week, increasing demand on home heating systems and placing added stress on farms, particularly operations with vulnerable livestock. Long-range sources such as the Farmers’ Almanac note that February often brings volatile winter patterns, but operational forecasts and public-safety guidance come from Environment Canada and regional agencies.
Residents should monitor Environment Canada warnings, Manitoba 511 for road and travel advisories, and local municipal notices from the RM of Stanley for snow-clearing updates and any official travel restrictions.
