An onslaught of snow followed by surging temperatures has turned some Winnipeg streets into rivers.
Published: March 23, 2026 at 5:49PM EDT
Winnipeg floooded streets Residents brave knee-deep water on a flooded street in Winnipeg’s Bridgwater neighbourhood on March 21, 2026, in an attempt to clear a blocked storm drain. (Gurashish Singh) 
Flooded Winnipeg streets An icy, murky lake forms on a Crescentwood-area street in Winnipeg, Man. on March 23, 2026. (Daniel Halmarson/CTV News Winnipeg) 
Flooded Winnipeg street Thick water pools on a Charleswood street in Winnipeg, Man. on March 23, 2026. The watery deluge came after a dumping of snow melted under rapidly rising temperatures. (Daniel Halmarson/CTV News Winnipeg) 
Winnipeg flooded street Melting snow accumulates along the curb of a Charlwood-area street in Winnipeg, Man. on March 23, 2026. A drastic freeze-thaw cycle has created similar, water-logged conditions on many of the city’s streets. (Daniel Halmarson/CTV News Winnipeg) 
Flooded Winnipeg street Thin sheets of ice float atop a flooded River Heights back lane in Winnipeg, Man. on March 23, 2026. The city tells CTV News 10 crews are currently working around the clock to tackle drainage problems on Winnipeg streets brought on by a recent freeze-thaw cycle. (Daniel Halmarson/CTV News Winnipeg) 
Winnipeg flooded street A car attempts to navigate a flooded River Heights street in Winnipeg, Man. amid an early spring melt on March 23, 2026. (Daniel Halmarson/CTV News Winnipeg) 
Winnipeg flooded street A half-clogged storm drain in Winnipeg’s Crescentwood neighbourhood on March 23, 2026. (Daniel Halmarson/CTV News Winnipeg) 
Flooded Winnipeg street A back lane in Winnipeg’s River Heights neighbourhood turned into an icy river on March 23, 2026. (Daniel Halmarson/CTV News Winnipeg)