Extreme cold warning issued for all of Manitoba

A sunset near Steinbach, Man., on Jan. 18, 2025. (Rachel Thiessen)

Most of the Prairies are taking part in a polar plunge Sunday, with plummeting temperatures and extreme cold warnings issued for much of the region.

As of Sunday morning, an extreme cold warning is in effect for all of Manitoba, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).

The cold snap is part of a multi-day episode of frigid wind chills blanketing the province.

In the north, spots like Churchill are sitting at temperatures in the minus-30s, with a wind chill of -50. To the south, ECCC said some parts can expect wind chills in the range of -40 to -45.

In Winnipeg, temperatures will drop to -26 C on Sunday with a wind chill range between -34 and -37. However, on Monday morning, that wind chill range expands to the minus-mid-40s.

Despite the latest arctic blast, ECCC has forecasted some relief from the cold snap expected next week.