Steinbach, Manitoba is in for a stretch of sunny and warm weather this week, according to Environment Canada. After a cool and unsettled weekend, temperatures are expected to climb, with no weather alerts currently in effect for the R.M. of Hanover including Steinbach, Niverville and Grunthal.
Monday will be unsettled with showers and thunderstorms, a high of 21°C, and gusty north winds, but a moderate UV index of 3. Tuesday brings mainly sunny skies and a high of 22°C, with increasing cloudiness late in the afternoon, and the UV index is forecast to reach 7, which is considered high. Residents spending time outdoors are advised to wear sunscreen and take precautions against sunburn.
Wednesday will be a bit cooler with a high of 20°C and a chance of showers, interrupting the dry spell mid-week. By Saturday and Sunday, temperatures are expected to reach 24°C and 25°C respectively under a mix of sun and cloud, making for a pleasant end to the week.
This calm weather follows a violent storm system that swept through southern Manitoba on June 9 and 10, spawning two confirmed tornadoes near Ste. Anne and Dufrost. The storms brought torrential rain, with Stonewall receiving 255 mm, and winds gusting to 130 km/h in the Deloraine area. Local reporting indicates that Manitoba Public Insurance received nearly 11,000 claims for hail-damaged vehicles, and Manitoba Hydro reported 32,000 customers lost power at the storm’s peak.
The arrival of El Niño conditions, officially confirmed on June 11 by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, may influence weather patterns later in the year, but for now, Steinbach residents can look forward to a break from severe weather and a chance to enjoy the outdoors.
