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Manitoba's ag weather program measures and records data year round from over 100 weather stations across agro-Manitoba. The stations monitor air temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, precipitation, wind speed and direction, solar radiation, soil temperature, and soil moisture. The latest weather conditions from each station are made available every 15 minutes throughout the growing season and every hour during the winter months.
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Precipitation
Seven-Day Accumulated Precipitation (April 13-19, 2026)
Precipitation was variable across the province over the past week. Mixed precipitation brought snow, freezing rain, and rain to various locations. The far Southwest corner received little or no precipitation. The highest accumulations were in the Northwest and Central regions. Manitou had the highest precipitation amount with 21.5 mm.
Table 1. Range of measurements of seven-day accumulated precipitation in Manitoba’s Agricultural Regions.
Region |
Wettest Location last Week |
Driest Location last Week |
Central |
Manitou (21.5 mm) |
Gladstone (0.8 mm) |
Eastern |
Elma (14.5 mm) |
Gardenton (0 mm) |
Interlake |
Petersfield (7.5 mm) |
Taylor's Point (1.5 mm) |
Northwest |
Swan River (18.7 mm) |
Reedy Creek (0.2 mm) |
Southwest |
Erikson (14.9 mm) |
Several (0 mm) |
Percent Normal Precipitation (PDF 1.6 MB)
Total Accumulated Precipitation (PDF 1.6 MB)
Total accumulated precipitation since November 1 ranged from 27 mm to 138 mm throughout all regions. Normal precipitations (based on the 30-year historical average) ranged from 75.8 mm to 138.4 mm across agro-Manitoba. Most of the Northwest, Interlake and Eastern regions have accumulated more than 55 mm of precipitation so far this winter. Large areas of the Southwest and Central regions have seen accumulations of less than 45 mm. Most of the southern portion of the province have accumulated less than 70% of normal precipitation since November 1. Northern areas of the Northwest and Interlake regions have accumulated precipitation above 90% of the 30-year average. The seasonal accumulation at The Pas is 131% of normal.
Table 2. Summary of measurement of total accumulated precipitation in Manitoba’s Agricultural Regions.
Region |
Range of Normals (mm) |
Stations Above Normal (%) |
Wettest Location this Season (mm, % norm.) |
Driest Location this Season (mm, % norm.) |
Central |
89.6→ 133.6 |
0 |
Carman EC (103, 88) |
Bagot (35, 27) |
Eastern |
104.0→ 145.1 |
0 |
Pinawa (118, 85) |
Dominion City (27,25) |
Interlake |
95.8 → 135.7 |
6 |
Fisher Branch (112, 91) |
Teulon (35, 36) |
Northwest |
84.8 → 141.2 |
32 |
McCreary (138, 103) |
Ste. Rose (50, 53) |
Southwest |
75.8 → 138.4 |
0 |
Wasagaming (131, 96) |
Kola (31, 24) |
Temperature
Average Temperature Deviation from Normal (PDF 1.6MB)
Seasonal mean temperature differences were near normal for the majority of agro-Manitoba since November 1. Most of the agricultural regions of Manitoba have mean temperature differences within 1°C of normal. Areas of the Northwest and parts of the Interlake saw average mean temperature differences between 1 and 2°C below normal.
First Fall Frost
Visit the Seasonal Reports page for information on progress in seeding and crop establishment, crop development, pest activity including weeds, insects and disease, harvest progress, crop yields and grades, fall field work progress, and status of winter cereal crop seeding and establishment. Information on haying progress and estimated yields, as well as pasture conditions is included.