Wind chill values forecast to drop to 40 in parts of western, southern Manitoba

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Wind chill values forecast to drop to 40 in parts of western, southern Manitoba

ManitobaVery cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills of –40 or below are expected to hover over parts of western and southern Manitoba, including the cities of Brandon and Winnipeg, throughout the weekend.Environment Canada expects extreme cold to last throughout the weekendCBC News · Posted: Dec 12, 2025 5:48 PM EST | Last Updated: 10 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 1 minuteThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.The national weather agency issued a yellow warning for cold weather, with wind chill values slated to reach the –40 mark in parts of southern and western Manitoba. (Riley Laychuk/CBC)Very cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills of –40 or below are expected to hover over parts of western and southern Manitoba, including the cities of Brandon and Winnipeg, throughout the weekend.The band of extreme cold weather stretching across the Prairies prompted Environment Canada to issue a yellow warning for cold on Friday afternoon.Significantly warmer weather is forecast to follow the cold front.Environment Canada recommends people heading outdoors dress in layers to stay warm, with the outer layer being wind resistant.When wind chill is that low, frostbite can develop on exposed skin within 10 minutes, so the agency urges people to cover up.

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