cold
A period of very cold wind chills near or below minus 40 is expected.
Conditions will moderate Thursday morning but may return Thursday night.
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Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.
Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter.
Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.
From: Feb 18, 2026 22:28
Until: Feb 19, 2026 14:31
freezing rain
An area of freezing rain is moving through central Alberta.
Precipitation will gradually end overnight as the system moves into Saskatchewan.
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Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. Icy surfaces could be difficult to detect.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Feb 02, 2026 06:44
Until: Feb 02, 2026 12:01
snow squall
Snow squalls are possible tonight, causing brief but heavy snowfall and poor visibility.
Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero in flurries. Blowing snow is also possible in open areas.
Conditions will improve overnight.
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Travel may be hazardous.
Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 21, 2026 03:03
Until: Jan 21, 2026 12:08
fog
Near zero visibility in patchy fog is occurring.
Fog is expected to lift this morning.
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Visibility will be suddenly reduced at times.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 31, 2025 12:40
Until: Dec 31, 2025 17:00
snowfall
Snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 20 cm is expected by Christmas morning.
Snow will begin Wednesday morning and intensify through the day. Total amounts of 10 to 20 cm is expected to fall by Christmas morning, with the highest amounts expected over the Yellowhead Highway corridor. Holiday travel will be impacted.
The snow will taper off on Christmas day.
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Travel may be hazardous. Visibility may be reduced at times.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 24, 2025 02:35
Until: Dec 24, 2025 18:35
freezing rain
Patchy freezing rain has developed leading to very slippery conditions.
Freezing rain is expected to end later this evening.
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Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 16, 2025 04:46
Until: Dec 16, 2025 09:00
freezing rain
Freezing rain is no longer expected.
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From: Dec 16, 2025 06:50
Until: Dec 16, 2025 07:50
freezing rain
Light, patchy freezing rain is occurring this evening.
More significant freezing rain is expected overnight and Sunday morning.
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Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. Icy surfaces could be difficult to detect.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 14, 2025 04:18
Until: Dec 14, 2025 19:31
freezing rain
Freezing rain is expected tonight.
Freezing rain will end before Tuesday morning.
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Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. Icy surfaces could be difficult to detect.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 09, 2025 04:51
Until: Dec 09, 2025 14:00
air quality
Elevated pollution levels will continue this evening.
Conditions are expected to improve overnight.
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When air pollution levels are high, everyone should limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events.
You may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance.
People more likely to be impacted by outdoor air pollution, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms.
Visit http://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
From: Nov 28, 2025 04:14
Until: Nov 28, 2025 09:00
air quality
This Special Air Quality Statement replaces an Air Quality Warning for: M.D. of Opportunity near Wabasca-Desmarais and Sandy Lake.
Smoke is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in some areas.
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As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events.
You may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance.
People more likely to be impacted by outdoor air pollution, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms.
For more information please visit Alberta Health Services at https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/news/air.aspx.
Visit http://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
From: Oct 01, 2025 00:22
Until: Oct 01, 2025 16:24
