WINNIPEG — A bit of a blustery start to Friday – but fear not – the forecast will be improving.
The city saw a bit of everything Friday morning; light snow, snow showers, and snow pellets – all within a few hours.
Clouds will stick around Friday and so will the chance of flurries into the evening.
Saturday we are finally in for temperatures on the plus side but mainly cloudy skies will damper our high of plus 1 C, ever so slightly.
Sunday will be sunny with a forecast high of 4 C. Milder but cloudy are in store for Monday with a high of 7 C.
With the nicer temperatures on the way, what’s on this weekend in and around the city?
Lac du Bonnet ice fishing derby
The 10th annual derby takes place Saturday. Last year 108 fish were caught with just under 800 anglers taking part. For more information visit the official website
Winter Wind Derby at The Forks
Taking place on the Red River Mutual Trail, contestants will bring their handmade flying contraptions down to compete for the title of Winter Wind Derby winner. It all starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers.
Also, this may be the final weekend (depending on weather) for skating down the Red River Mutual trail with the temperatures on the rise.
Assiniboine Park Zoo
If you haven’t been this winter, this weekend might be a great chance to check out the polar bears, as it’s the best time to see them active. Visit their website for more information.
FortWhyte Alive
FortWhyte is hosting their 16th annual Ice Bike event, which is something for the family to do Sunday.
The event is open to everyone and regularly sees well over 150 participants of all types from the elite racer, to someone who has never ridden a bike in winter before. There are also three categories for kids.
For the full details check it out here .
Whatever your choice, get out and enjoy the mild weather. Spring is just around the corner.
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