Residents of Stonewall, Manitoba, are facing a chilly and slick weekend as a late-season winter storm brings freezing rain and snow to the area through April 19, 2026. As of April 17, The Weather Network is reporting temperatures of -4°C, which feels closer to -10°C, and a 90 per cent chance of precipitation.
The storm system is expected to drop between 1 and 3 centimetres of snow across the community. Conditions are currently transitioning from ice pellets to snow. While Manitoba 511 and Environment Canada have not issued any active weather alerts for Stonewall at this time, officials caution that freezing rain can be patchy and that warnings could be upgraded or expanded as the system moves through the region.
Travelers should be aware that the combination of snowfall and icy roads has already led to closures on several highways across southern Manitoba. Drivers are encouraged to allow extra time for their travels this weekend to navigate potentially slippery roads and sidewalks safely.
Though the weekend will remain cold, a significant shift in the weather is on the horizon. Temperatures are expected to warm up early next week, with the forecast indicating a climb toward 16°C by Wednesday, marking a return to more typical spring-like conditions.
