2:02 p.m. MST Monday 16 February 2026
An abrupt return to winter is on the way this week, with snow and blowing snow expected.
Snow will start today and continue through Tuesday. Amounts of 10 to 20 cm are expected by Wednesday, though snow totals will likely vary widely from place to place. Local amounts up to 30 cm are possible.
Blowing snow is expected on Tuesday over open areas in central and southern Alberta, including Highways 1, 2 and 16. Visibility will likely be poor.
Travel will be challenging.
Allow extra time for travel.
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.
In effect for:- S.A. 2 near Hanna and Richdale
