Freezing Rain Warning Issued for City of Winnipeg

Source: ECCC · City of Winnipeg

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ECCC issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for freezing rain in Winnipeg, with icy conditions expected to impact roads and walkways through early Monday morning.

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Record type
Freezing Rain
Affected area
City of Winnipeg
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
ECCC

The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in City of Winnipeg.

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for freezing rain for the City of Winnipeg. This alert indicates that freezing rain is expected to develop, creating hazardous conditions for the region.

Affected Areas

The primary geographic area affected by this warning is the City of Winnipeg.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to exercise caution as roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. Because icy surfaces can be difficult to detect, pedestrians and motorists should remain vigilant. Environment Canada advises the public to continue monitoring local alerts and forecasts. To report severe weather, you can email MBstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484, or post reports on X using the hashtag #MBStorm.

Expected Conditions

The main hazard is freezing rain, which is expected to lead to significant ice accumulation on surfaces. This will result in slippery conditions on transit routes and sidewalks throughout the affected area.

Timeline

The warning is effective as of 10:39 PM on March 8, 2026. The alert is currently scheduled to remain in effect until 4:30 AM on March 9, 2026.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for freezing rain in Winnipeg, with icy conditions expected to impact roads and walkways through early Monday morning.
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This alert was issued by ECCC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects City of Winnipeg. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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