Warm temperatures arrive in Manitoba, but not for long [Video]

Relief is here – it is much warmer on Wednesday in Manitoba.

A warm front leading a low pressure system over the Northwest Territories is moving milder air into Manitoba today and on Thursday.

As much as that’s bringing a warm-up to the south, the northwest is the warmest part of the province this afternoon. The Pas and Flin Flon are forecast to reach a very mild January high of -1 C, while Lynn Lake and Brochet are expected to climb to -3 C.

Southern regions won’t see temperatures climb quite as high, but very close – most areas will see highs in the minus single digits.

However, the warm air won’t quite reach areas closer to the eastern border and in northwestern Ontario just yet.

The low pressure system will also spread snow and flurries across north-central and northeastern regions today. Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts four to …