Edmonton 
Edmonton and much of central Alberta are facing their first significant snowfall of the season, with Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasting up to 15 centimetres of snow by Thursday morning, October 29.
The snowfall began Tuesday evening and is expected to continue through Wednesday and overnight, potentially making both the morning and evening commutes difficult.
Environment Canada has issued special weather statements, rather than yellow snowfall warnings, for Edmonton and dozens of surrounding communities.
The affected areas include Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Morinville, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, Beaumont, Devon, Drayton Valley, Camrose, Wetaskiwin, Vegreville, Tofield, Redwater, Smoky Lake, Rimbey and Pigeon Lake.
The weather agency says road conditions could deteriorate quickly as snow accumulates, with significant impacts possible during rush-hour traffic.
Drivers should allow additional travel time and be prepared for snow-covered roads and changing visibility.
Snowfall Warnings Issued for Other Parts of Alberta
While Edmonton remains under a special weather statement, other regions of Alberta are under yellow snowfall warnings, with accumulations reaching 20 cm in some areas.
In Fort McMurray and Anzac, Environment Canada forecasts 15 to 20 cm of snow in total. Approximately 10 cm had already fallen overnight, according to the agency’s early Wednesday update, with another 5 to 10 cm expected during the day.
Snow should ease Wednesday night before ending Thursday morning.
Snowfall warnings also cover parts of the Lac La Biche region, where totals of 15 to 20 cm are forecast.
Farther south, Crowsnest Pass, Coleman, Frank, Waterton Lakes National Park and the Pincher Creek area are facing another round of accumulating snow.
Between 10 and 20 cm is forecast across southwestern Alberta, with the highest amounts expected near Crowsnest Pass and Waterton. Lower-elevation communities such as Pincher Creek are expected to receive amounts closer to 10 cm.
Snow is expected to continue Wednesday before tapering off Thursday morning.
Environment Canada warns that accumulating snow could make roads and walkways difficult to navigate, with reduced visibility at times.
Travellers can check current road conditions through 511 Alberta and follow updates on Environment Canada’s weather alert map.
- Edmonton and surrounding communities: Special weather statement
- Fort McMurray and Anzac: Snowfall warning
- Crowsnest Pass: Snowfall warning
