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Mild temperatures, light winds make for perfect Grey Cup weather in Winnipeg

Grey Cup weather in Winnipeg could be a lot worse than what's forecast for the city, especially at the end of November.

The high is expected to reach –4 C on game day, falling slightly to –5 C by kickoff

Grey Cup day in Winnipeg is expected to be mild with light winds, making it possible for fans to enjoy the game without getting chilled to the bone. (Karen Pauls/CBC)

Grey Cup weather in Winnipeg could be a lot worse than what's forecast for the city, especially at the end of November.

The high is expected to reach –4 C on game day, falling slightly to –5 C by kickoff, according to meteorologist John Sauder.

Still the weather is not as warm as it was on Grey Cup day in 1998, when the high reached 9 C. 

Thankfully, it isn't as cold as 1991, when it fell to –15.6 C.

Using historical data, CBC meteorologist John Sauder put together this weather graphic, which shows game-day temperatures in Winnipeg from years past. (John Sauder/CBC)

On Sunday, south winds become light in the evening as they gust at 20 km/h. The normal high for around this time of year in the city is –6 C.

Throughout the day, Environment Canada is predicting sunny skies.

On Monday, the high is expected to climb to –1 C, and the sun is expected to come out again.