Residents of Stonewall, Manitoba, can expect a dramatic temperature swing this week as spring weather conditions shift from a cold start to a brief period of warmth before more unsettled weather arrives.
According to Environment Canada, the week began with a frigid Sunday morning on April 19, with a wind chill of -17°C recorded at the nearby Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. However, conditions are expected to improve significantly over the next few days.
Temperatures will climb to a high of 15°C by Wednesday, April 22, which is about 4°C warmer than the typical seasonal high of 11°C. This upcoming stretch of sunny weather on Tuesday and Wednesday provides ideal conditions for outdoor plans.
The warm weather will be short-lived, as rain is expected to arrive on Thursday with a 70 percent chance of showers. By Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, the area will see a return to cooler conditions with a mix of rain or snow and highs dropping to 3°C. Nighttime lows throughout this period will reach near -5°C.
There are currently no weather alerts in effect for Stonewall. While the temperatures will fluctuate, these changes are part of the typical spring pattern for the region.