Residents in the RM of Stanley, Manitoba, are facing dangerous temperatures as an Arctic cold snap moves through the region on January 29, 2026. Current readings show ambient temperatures near −19°C, and Environment and Climate Change Canada’s hourly forecast for the Winkler area shows wind chill values dropping to about −35°C overnight and into the morning.
According to Manitoba Health, these conditions significantly increase the risk of frostbite and hypothermia for anyone spending time outdoors. Environment and Climate Change Canada says exposed skin can freeze in about 10 to 30 minutes when wind chills are roughly between −28°C and −39°C — a range that includes the expected −35°C.
Manitoba Health is advising people to check on vulnerable neighbours and to ensure home heating systems are working properly to handle extra strain. Local health officials, including Southern Health–Santé Sud, say regional services monitor cold-related injuries and community supports during extreme cold events.
Local farmers and outdoor workers are being urged to take extra precautions to protect livestock and prevent outdoor equipment from freezing. This follows an orange-level extreme cold event on January 22, 2026, when wind chills reached around −40°C.
