Winnipeg Winter

• ‘It’s not weather-dependent anymore’: Homeless outreach orgs prepare for Winnipeg winter

  Across the city, Winnipeggers are getting ready for the inevitable freeze-up — a tough time for everyone, but especially those without a home.

  Canada

  Sep 10, 2025
  
• ‘Wild ride’ of unpredictable weather means tough times for Winnipeg outdoor attractions

  For local business owners whose bread and butter comes from outdoor activities, it's been a frustrating season to say the least.

  Weather

  Feb 22, 2024
  
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• Local restaurant flooded by water main break, calls to furnace company spike in deep freeze

  Thanks to a polar vortex, temperatures in Winnipeg swirled into the "below 20s" over the weekend, causing pipes to freeze and furnaces to fail.

  Weather

  Jan 15, 2024
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• Winnipeg lifts annual winter parking ban: Snow more tickets, tows

  According to numbers from the city, 4,888 vehicles were towed between Nov. 26 and March 1 under the ban.

  Traffic

  Mar 17, 2023
• The Forks river trail in Winnipeg closes for season after 72 days

  After 72 days of frozen fun enjoyed by an estimated 220,000 people, the Nestaweya River Trail – a staple of Winnipeg winter at The Forks – is now closed for the season.

  Entertainment

  Mar 13, 2023
• Winnipeg sees massive jump in vehicles towed for violating winter parking ban

  Nearly 4,900 vehicles have been towed for violating the winter parking ban this winter.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2023
• ‘We embrace our coldest season’: Winnipeg to host Winter Cities Shake-Up event

  Winter Cities Shake-Up will gather a variety of experts in Winnipeg to brainstorm more winter-based activities and other ways to have fun when it's chilly outside.

  Entertainment

  Jan 26, 2023
• Winnipeg shelters bracing for upcoming cold snap

  Until now, mild winter has eased some stress at local shelters, but as a cold spell arrives in Winnipeg this week, agencies are seeking a warm helping hand from the community.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2023
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• Sunday’s balmy weather a welcome change for Winnipeggers

  Sunday's mild weather was welcome news to Winnipeggers as they all enjoyed being outside skating, skiing and sledding. 

  Weather

  Jan 15, 2023
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• Assiniboine Park’s Duck Pond opens to Winnipeg skaters Friday

  The outdoor rink, which is surrounded by light displays for nighttime skating, is one of many seasonal activities at the park, including sledding and cross-country skiing

  Canada

  Jan 5, 2023