10:03 a.m. MDT Wednesday 15 April 2026
Impact Level: Moderate
Forecast Confidence: High
Heavy snow is expected to develop later today.
This snow event will continue through Thursday for parts of central and southern Alberta, with total amounts of 15 to 30 cm. Locally higher amounts are possible.
Snow will begin by the early afternoon over the foothills and spread eastward this evening. Precipitation could begin as rain for some regions before quickly changing to snow.
Poor visibility due to blowing snow is also possible in some areas tonight and Thursday morning.
Snow will end Thursday evening.
Travel will likely be challenging. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will likely be reduced at times.
Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. If driving, turn on your lights, slow down and maintain a safe following distance.
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.
In effect for:- S.A. 2 near Hanna and Richdale
