Freezing Rain Warning Issued for R.M. of Wallace-Woodworth, Virden, Elkhorn, and Kenton
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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 freezing rain warning for the R.M. of Wallace-Woodworth region, warning of icy surfaces and potential utility outages through Tuesday.
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- Record type
- Freezing Rain
- Affected area
- R.M. of Wallace-Woodworth
- 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 R.M. of Wallace-Woodworth.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow freezing rain warning for the R.M. of Wallace-Woodworth region. The alert is currently in effect as rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates immediate ice build-up on surfaces.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Wallace-Woodworth. This includes the following communities:
- Virden
- Elkhorn
- Kenton
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to exercise caution as roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. Environment Canada recommends that residents continue to monitor local alerts and forecasts.
To report severe weather, you can:
- Email: MBstorm@ec.gc.ca
- Call: 1-800-239-0484
- Post on X: Use the hashtag #MBStorm
Expected Conditions
The primary hazard is freezing rain occurring in sub-zero temperatures. Expected impacts include:
- Icy Surfaces: Roads, parking lots, and walkways are expected to become slippery and hazardous.
- Utility Impacts: Local utility outages are possible due to ice accumulation.
Timeline
The alert became effective at 9:27 PM on February 16, 2026. The warning is currently expected to remain in effect until 1:27 PM on February 17, 2026.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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