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May long weekend moisture not enough to quash wildfire concerns in southern Alberta
By Tiffany Lizée Meteorologist
Steady rainfall heading into the May long weekend helped with wildfire danger conditions across southern Alberta, however, there are still concerns. Continue reading
72 hours of steady rain soaks southern Alberta
By Tiffany Lizée Meteorologist
In 72 hours, up to 72 millimetres of rain drenched southern Alberta as an upper trough pushed across the province. Continue reading
Spring frost grips central, southern Alberta May long weekend
By Tiffany Lizée Meteorologist
It was a frosty Sunday morning for parts of southern and central Alberta, and Monday morning could be much the same. Continue reading
Alberta weather enthusiasts: set up a weather station in your backyard
By Tiffany Lizée Meteorologist
The skies are constantly changing here in Alberta, making a perfect storm for weather enthusiasts in our province. A citizen science program is hoping to tap into that momentum. Continue reading
Dust devil spins up football field in Brooks, Alta.
It was whirlwind afternoon on Monday — literally — with two dust devils spotted near Brooks, Alta. Continue reading
Spring sniffles: Are you suffering from allergies or the common cold?
If you’re running a fever and feeling stuffed up, your first thought may be that you’ve caught a cold, but as we head into peak poplar tree pollen season, you’re likely suffering from spring allergies. Continue reading
Climate change report warns of more extreme weather events in Alberta
The report highlights two recent extreme weather events in Alberta, the 2013 floods across southern Alberta and the Fort McMurray wildfires in 2016. Continue reading
Sneezing into spring: how snow mould can affect your health
Melting snow in the springtime is a sign of warmer weather to come, but it may be a nuisance for anyone who suffers from allergies. Continue reading
Smashing start to spring: 79 record highs broken across Canada
The first day of spring was a record-breaking one for 79 communities across Canada. Continue reading
Winter in Calgary came in like a lamb, out like a lion
This winter season in Calgary started off warm, as mild, fall-like temperatures stretched into December and January. Unfortunately, all that changed within the first few days of February. Continue reading
Quick melt across Alberta prompts spring runoff advisory
As temperatures warm up across Alberta this week, localized flooding and ponding can be expected, but the risk for spring flooding really depends on where you live. Continue reading
Big warm-up in the forecast may lead to big disappointment for parts of Alberta
Above seasonal and even spring-like temperatures are in the forecast for St. Patrick’s Day weekend, but not everyone will bask in the heat. Continue reading
Avalanches in Canada: A look at the types, sizes and safety tips
Avalanches can be simply defined but in reality they are much more complex: there are different types, sizes and triggers. No matter the risk, a person should always be prepared when heading into the mountains. Continue reading
Strong winds, heavy snowfall boost avalanche risk west of Calgary
Parks Canada says natural avalanches are possible and human-triggered ones are likely in the Rocky Mountains because of Monday’s strong winds and Tuesday’s heavy snowfall. Continue reading
Snow-eating wind and warmth embraced in Calgary Monday, fresh snow expected Tuesday
A strong chinook hit southern Alberta with 160 km/h wind gusts and double-digit highs on Monday, but up to 15 centimetres of snow is expected on Tuesday. Continue reading