Current Conditions - Portage La Prairie, MB

Latest Weather News - Winnipeg

• Most flood preparations complete in First Nation as it braces for rising water

  Sandbagging efforts are complete in Peguis First Nation and residents are playing a waiting game to see if the nearby Fisher River causes extensive flooding.

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  Apr 23
• Up to 50 cm of snow forecast for parts of Saskatchewan, Manitoba

  Significant amounts of snow and rain will hit the Prairies over the coming days, prompting Environment Canada to issue a series of alerts.

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  Apr 22
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• State of emergency declared in Peguis, Fisher River ahead of potential flooding

  The chief of Peguis First Nation said "extensive" flooding is expected for the community, but said it has not been determined when it will occur.

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  Apr 19
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• Special weather statements issued for parts of Ontario, Quebec

  Rain warnings are in effect across parts of Ontario and Quebec, with flooding concerns rising as saturated ground and swollen rivers face more rainfall.

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  Apr 18
• Most homes at risk of flooding on Manitoba First Nation still need protection: Kinew

  Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says about a quarter of the homes at risk of flooding on Peguis First Nation are being protected so far

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  Apr 17
• From Manitoba to Quebec, Canadians prepare for spring flooding

  Environment Canada said parts of southern Quebec had received up to 40 millimetres of rain since the start to the week, and forecasts are calling for more.

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  Apr 17
• Spring storm will ‘pack a punch’ for Manitoba and Saskatchewan

  Spring is, once again, being squashed in the Prairies. A storm is on the forecast for Thursday and Friday, expected to bring wintery weather across Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

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  Apr 15
• Feds sending support to Manitoba First Nation at risk of severe flooding

  The federal government is sending help to a Manitoba First Nation as it faces calls from the community and the province to mobilize troops to prepare for the threat of floods.

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  Apr 9
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• School and other cancellations around southern Manitoba on Wednesday

  School and other cancellations around southern Manitoba on Wednesday, April 8

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  Apr 8
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• Prairies, northern Ontario brrr-ace for Alberta clipper and more snow

  Anywhere from 10 to 30 cm. of snow is expected to fall over a large region spanning from northeast B.C. to northern Ontario, courtesy of an Alberta clipper sweeping across Canada.

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  Apr 7
• Residential parking ban begins Thursday in Winnipeg

  The recent snowfall in Winnipeg is leading to another residential parking ban later this week.

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  Feb 24
• School and other cancellations around southern Manitoba on Tuesday

  Here is a list of closures and cancellations around Manitoba as a result of inclement weather: ROAD CLOSURES: None to report at this time.  Check Manitoba 511 for the latest conditions. SCHOOL CANCELLATIONS: Lakeshore School Division Lord Selkirk School Division Interlake School Division Sunrise School Division DSFM- école St-George OTHER: Teulon Day Care and Teulon...

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  Feb 24
• School and bus cancellations around southern Manitoba on Thursday

  Here is a list of closures and cancellations around Manitoba as a result of inclement weather: ROAD CLOSURES: Highway 20, from Dauphin to Winnipegosis Highway 269, from Hwy 364 to Hwy 276. SCHOOL CANCELLATIONS: Turtle Mountain School Division Lakeshore School Division Southwest Horizon School Division Rolling River School Division-Colony Schools are closed Brandon School Division-Alexander,...

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  Feb 19
• Storm off to slow start in Winnipeg

  Stormy weather in parts of southern Manitoba, especially in areas west and south of Winnipeg.

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  Feb 18
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• Record snow drought in Western US raises concerns for water shortages and wildfires

  With thousands of warm temperature records being broken across the U.S. Midwest this winter, scientists say snow cover and snow depth are at their lowest levels in decades.

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  Feb 10
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• Manitoba to introduce 24-7 snow-clearing program for Perimeter Highway

  The Manitoba government and the Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union (MGEU) have agreed to provide around-the-clock coverage when conditions warrant it.

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  Jan 30
• Much of Canada faces extreme cold, heavy snow in latest winter blast

  Extreme cold is expected in many parts of the country from the Prairies to the Maritimes, with heavy snow also forecast for Quebec and Atlantic Canada.

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  Jan 25
• School and bus cancellations around southern Manitoba on Friday

  The extreme cold continues to grip southern Manitoba and Winnipeg for another day. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued an orange coded cold warning for much of Manitoba, including Winnipeg. A multi-day episode of very cold wind chills is expected, with wind chill values dropping into the minus 40 to minus 45 degree range....

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  Jan 23
• School and bus cancellations around southern Manitoba on Thursday

  Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued an orange coded cold warning for much of Manitoba, including Winnipeg. A multi-day episode of very cold wind chills is expected, with wind chill values dropping into the minus 40 to minus 45 degree range. Here is a list of closures and cancellations around Manitoba as a result...

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  Jan 22
• Experts offer tips for Winnipeg drivers with more severe cold in the forecast

  A severe temperature drop is expected beginning early Thursday, and the wind chill is forecast to make it feel like -46 at sunrise.

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  Jan 21
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• 2025 is in the top 10 for Canada’s severe weather-related insured losses

  A new report found that 2025 ranks in the top 10 years of all time for the most insured damages caused by severe weather in Canada.

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  Jan 20
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• School and road closures around Southern Manitoba on Monday

  Here is a list of closures and cancellations around Manitoba as a result of inclement weather: ROAD CLOSURES: Highway 75 from Highway 14 to the U-S Border Highway 23 from Lowe Farm to Highway 75 has NOW re-opened. The closures are due to snow drifts and vehicles blocking some lanes. SCHOOL CANCELLATIONS: Lakeshore Lord Selkirk...

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  Jan 19
• Trans Canada Highway, other roads reopen after Manitoba storm

  Environment Canada says another clipper is making its way through Manitoba, leading to more snow and highway closures in some parts of the province.

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  Jan 18
• School and road closures around southern Manitoba on Friday

  Here is a list of closures and cancellations around Manitoba as a result of inclement weather: ROAD CLOSURES: None at this time. SCHOOL CANCELLATIONS: Red River Valley School Division Border Land School Division Prairie Rose School Division Turtle Mountain School Division Prairie Spirit School Division Portage la Prairie School Division- Hutterian schools are closed. DSFM-...

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  Jan 16