Residents in Steinbach are waking up to a cold start today, April 9, 2026, as the region recovers from a late-season winter storm, though a shift toward warmer weather is on the way.
According to Environment Canada, the area is dealing with brisk northwest winds that have created wind chill values near -17 this morning. While the high for today is expected to reach 5°C, those heading out early should dress for the cold.
The bitter weather follows a recent storm that led to the closure of multiple schools throughout southeastern Manitoba on April 8, 2026. Students and families were affected by cancellations across several school boards, including the Hanover School Division, Red River Valley School Division, Sunrise School Division, Seine River School Division, Borderland School Division, and schools under the Division scolaire franco-manitobaine.
Looking ahead, residents can expect a warming trend to take hold over the next week. Temperatures are forecast to climb to 9°C by Friday and 11°C by Saturday, eventually reaching a spring-like 13°C by Wednesday, April 15.
While the weather warms up, the City of Steinbach reminds drivers that spring road weight restrictions remain in effect. These rules were put in place on March 25, 2026, to protect local roads during the thaw and are expected to stay in place until the May long weekend. Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure oversees similar provincial guidelines to ensure road safety during the transition into spring.
