Alert announced for potential freezing temperatures in Manitoba
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Hey there! Here's the lowdown on the weather situation in Manitoba this weekend.
Get ready for some frosty nights! Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a frost advisory for parts of Manitoba, warning of patchy frost expected across the region from Saturday night into Sunday morning.
According to Jason Knight, a meteorologist from ECCC, those temperatures are gonna dip to the freezing mark tonight. This advisory comes after a few flurries fell on Winnipeg and other areas of Manitoba as the long weekend kicked off. But fret not, there won't be any significant accumulations, Knight reassured our News website.
Ah, but don't be too surprised if you see some snow, buddy! Snow at this time of the year isn't anything unusual for Winnipeg. Back in 2004, Winnipeg saw a whopping 29 cm of snow on May 11, and another 5 cm the following day.
But let's not forget, just days ago, temperatures hit an insane 37.0 C, smashing a 125-year-old record! So, what gives, you ask? Well, according to Knight, a stream of hot air from the south built up over several days and then lingered over Manitoba. On the other hand, an equally intense trough was brewing to the west. Once that hot air finally moved east, the trough swept in an icy blast of winter air.
Brace yourselves for a few stray flakes tonight, but it won't be enough to break out the shovels or brushes, Knight said. Looks like things are gonna heat up again by mid-week, reaching around 20.0 C.
So, Manitobans, when the cold air comes callin', you know what to do! Cover your plants, especially the pretty ones you've been tending to during the heat wave. And don't worry, once the frost clears, spring will be back with a vengeance. Here's to a cozy, frost-free sleep!
- As the frost advisory indicates, upcoming nights in Manitoba might be chilly, potentially impacting the region's environment and climate.
- The unexpected weather shift raises questions about the science behind it, as it witnessed a record-breaking heatwave just days ago.
- As the environmental-science community studies the weather trends, residents would do well to keep abreast of such weather news and take necessary precautions to protect their plants during the cold spell.
