Freezing Rain Warning Issued for Winnipeg and Red River Valley
Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for freezing rain affecting Winnipeg, the Red River Valley, and the Whiteshell this evening.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for freezing rain. This alert is currently in effect as hazardous winter weather conditions develop in the region.
Affected Areas
According to the source data, the warning specifically covers the City of Winnipeg, portions of the Red River Valley, and the Whiteshell region.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. Icy surfaces may be difficult to detect, requiring extra caution while traveling. Environment Canada encourages the public to continue monitoring alerts and forecasts. Severe weather can be reported via email at MBstorm@ec.gc.ca, by calling 1-800-239-0484, or by posting on X using the hashtag #MBStorm.
Expected Conditions
The region can expect freezing rain mixed at times with snow. This mixture is forecast to persist for a couple of hours before changing over completely to snow and eventually ending.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 12:59 AM UTC on March 9, 2026, and is currently set to expire at 5:58 AM UTC on March 9, 2026. The freezing rain conditions are expected to last for a few hours this evening.
Source: ECCC Official Notice