Residents of Stonewall, Manitoba, should prepare for a week of changing weather as Environment Canada forecasts a mix of freezing rain, snow, and cold temperatures over the coming days. The shifting conditions will affect local travel and daily routines for the town’s 5,046 residents as the region navigates a period of unsettled spring weather.
Sunday, April 5, 2026, began with a risk of freezing rain, which is expected to transition into flurries and rain showers by midday. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while travelling, particularly on Provincial Trunk Highway 67, as strong northwest winds of 40 km/h with gusts up to 60 km/h are expected throughout the day. Following the wind, a sharp drop in temperatures is anticipated Sunday night, with overnight lows reaching -12°C and a wind chill feeling closer to -20.
The variable weather pattern will continue into the middle of the week. Cloudy skies and flurries on Tuesday will give way to snow on Wednesday. Despite the unsettled forecast, there are currently no active weather alerts in effect for the area.
Conditions are expected to improve toward the end of the week. Milder, sunny weather is in the forecast, with temperatures climbing to 5°C by Friday and reaching a high of 9°C by Saturday.
