Colleen Bready's Winnipeg Forecast: Bitter Cold Not Letting Up
Meteorologist Colleen Bready has issued her current conditions and updated weather forecast for Winnipeg and surrounding areas on January 23, 2026. The city remains firmly in the grip of a prolonged and intense cold snap, with no immediate relief in sight.
National Scale of the Deep Freeze
This bitter cold is far from isolated to Manitoba. Environment Canada has issued cold warnings for a staggering 10 out of 13 provinces and territories, creating a coast-to-coast-to-coast chill. The Maritimes are bracing for wind chill values as low as -37 degrees Celsius this weekend, while northern Ontario and other regions face similarly dangerous conditions.
Montreal is preparing for a deep freeze this weekend, accompanied by incoming snow. The extreme weather is causing widespread disruptions, including a major subway service disruption on Line 1 in Toronto that has since resumed, and a significant 30 to 40 vehicle pileup that shut down Highway 11.
Local Impacts and Community Response
The severe conditions are prompting local actions across the prairies and beyond. In response to the life-threatening temperatures, a new 24-hour warming centre has opened in Regina. Meanwhile, cities like Edmonton are adjusting policies, with plans to lift a residential parking ban on Friday night.
Transportation and safety remain major concerns. Police in Windsor reported 176 crashes this week alone, leading the Ontario Provincial Police to issue a winter weather travel advisory for the Grey-Bruce region, urging residents to "avoid travel" where possible.
Broader Context and Related News
While the weather dominates headlines, other significant stories are unfolding across Canada. In Manitoba, the province has successfully recruited 13 U.S.-trained doctors to work in various communities, a critical boost for healthcare. Saskatchewan doctors are advocating for systemic change, launching a petition for a province-wide patient registry.
On the infrastructure front, a barge-damaged bridge in Metro Vancouver will remain closed "until further notice," according to TransLink. In a positive development for housing, 73 new affordable units have opened in Saskatoon.
Colleen Bready's forecast underscores a relentless and dangerous weather pattern. Residents across Winnipeg and much of Canada are advised to take extreme precautions, limit outdoor exposure, and heed all local warnings and travel advisories as this bitter cold continues its hold on the nation.
