The first major storm of 2026 rolled through Winnipeg Wednesday night.
The powerful system brought heavy rain, pea-sized hail, intense lightning and thunder and strong winds.
The system moved through quickly, but packed a punch.
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Social media lit up as Winnipeggers posted photos and videos of the storm.
“To be the first severe thunderstorm, I’m not looking forward to any more,” said one Winnipeg resident. “That was just too crazy. I swear there was one thunder strike very close to North Point Boulevard. It sounded like it could have hit a tree or the cement. It made our house shake quite a bit.”
Another said that between the lightning and thunder, they were left wide awake.
“So much for trying to get to bed early,” said another Winnipeg resident. “I jolted awake so many times. The bedroom was lit up the whole time. Crazy!”
That same system is now hammering northern Manitoba with heavy snowfall, with up to 50 centimetres expected in some areas.