The recent spell of mild temperatures has meant many Winnipeggers haven’t been able to take advantage of all the usual winter activities.
According to Environment Canada, by this time last December 114 cm of snow had fallen in Winnipeg and this year there’s only been 18 cm.
The lack of snow has forced the closure of all cross-country ski trails in city parks and the city is also advising people not to go tobogganing because of the current snow conditions.
Some outdoor skating rinks are still open but hours vary based on the weather.
Manitoba isn’t the only province experiencing unseasonable weather. In Victoria, some people are walking outside in shorts, and Toronto is nearing double-digit temperatures.
Environment Canada says this mix of weather will continue throughout the winter with cold snowy stretches followed by melting.
In Winnipeg, temperatures are expected to drop Boxing Day and stay cold right through to next week which could put a stop to any potential snow in the near future.
