Much of Manitoba can expect a frigid Friday ahead, but sunshine will come along with those frosty temperatures.
Mainly sunny skies are on tap for the southwest with mismatched, icy temperatures. Highs across the region are likely to peak at around -20 C, but the wind chill will make it feel closer to -30 C at times.
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, this is thanks to an arctic ridge of high pressure that continues to push into southern Saskatchewan and parts of western Manitoba, giving the season’s first blast of arctic air.
In Winnipeg and surrounding areas, a mix of sun and cloud with northwesterly winds at 30 km/h. A high in Winnipeg of -12 C is on the way—well off a typical high for this time of year.
Northern Manitoba can expect periods of light snow today that will likely last overnight and for the next day …