Manitoba Braces for a Wet Monday: Rain Showers Expected Province‑Wide

It’s looking pretty soggy out there. Colleen Bready, CTV’s go‑to weather reporter, says the whole of Manitoba will be getting a good soaking on Monday. If you were hoping for a dry start to the week, keep that umbrella handy.

Morning lows are expected to linger around 10 °C, nudging up to a modest high of about 17 °C by mid‑afternoon. The real story, though, is the moisture. An 80‑90 % chance of rain stretches from the Red River Valley all the way to the Pembina and Interlake regions. In the southern part of the province, especially near Winnipeg, scattered thunderstorms could pop up after lunch, bringing brief gusts up to 30 km/h.

For drivers, the advice is simple: take it slow and watch the road. Standing water may appear on low‑lying highways, and reduced visibility could catch some off‑guard. The provincial transport department has already issued a reminder to keep headlights on and leave extra distance between vehicles.

Farmers aren’t exactly thrilled either. While a little rain can be a blessing after a dry spell, too much moisture right before harvest can make fields mushy and delay combine work. That said, the soil isn’t likely to become water‑logged just yet, so there’s still time to adjust planting schedules if needed.

Even if you’re staying indoors, the weather will be noticeable. Expect a lingering drizzle that can turn into steady rain by early evening, with occasional breaks that feel like a brief sigh of sunshine. Dress in layers, grab a waterproof jacket, and maybe postpone that outdoor patio brunch if you’re planning one.

Overall, Monday’s forecast leans heavily toward wet conditions, with only a slim chance of a dry spell. Keep an eye on the local updates throughout the day, because the rain could shift in intensity, and those sudden thunderstorms in the south might bring a flash of lightning that’s best admired from inside.