3:31 a.m. MDT Thursday 16 April 2026
Impact Level: High
Forecast Confidence: High
Heavy snow will continue today, with total amounts of 25 to 40 cm expected.
Strong northwest winds are causing poor visibility in blowing snow.
The winds are also causing snow drifts in a number of places, including the Trans Canada Highway near Gleichan. One report received from Gleichan stated that snow drifts there were measured to be between 60 to 70 cm in some spots.
Snow will end this evening.
Travel will likely be hazardous. Roads and walkways will likely be very difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will likely be reduced at times.
Allow extra time for travel. Non-essential travel should be avoided. 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
