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Winnipeg's Rainy Weekend Gives Way to Smoky Sunshine

7/29/2025

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After a weekend drenched in heavy rain, Winnipeg is set for a brighter forecast. Dan Fulton from Environment and Climate Change Canada anticipates mid-20s temperatures and cooler nights ahead. However, residents should brace for potential air quality issues due to wildfire smoke. The city recorded a staggering 38 millimeters of rain at The Forks, with peak rates hitting 120 millimeters per hour.

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After a weekend drenched in heavy rain, Winnipeg is set for a brighter forecast. Dan Fulton from Environment and Climate Change Canada anticipates mid-20s temperatures and cooler nights ahead. However, residents should brace for potential air quality issues due to wildfire smoke. The city recorded a staggering 38 millimeters of rain at The Forks, with peak rates hitting 120 millimeters per hour.