Current Conditions - Calgary, AB

Latest Weather News - Calgary

• Massive cleanup for southern Alberta residents following intense summer storm

  A storm system moved through parts of southern and central Alberta Tuesday night, hitting homes in the area. It was so intense, residents were convinced it was a tornado.

  Environment

  Jun 29
• Tornado warning lifted in south-central Alberta

  Environment Canada issued a tornado warning for an area in south-central Alberta on Tuesday night.

  Weather

  Jun 28
• Advertisement
• Sunshine Village offering summer skiing for first time since 1991

  A record winter snowfall and cool spring is allowing Sunshine Village to reopen part of the mountain for a few days of summer skiing for the first time in 31 years.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 26
• Advertisement
• Calgary lifts boating advisory for Bow and Elbow rivers

  The City of Calgary said flow rates on both rivers have decreased and river conditions have improved since extensive rain fell in the city last week. 

  Weather

  Jun 23
• Summer weather 2022: What can Canadians expect this year?

  Global News's chief meteorologist takes a detailed look at what kind of weather to expect this summer in each province and territory across the country.

  Weather

  Jun 21
• Thunderstorm watch blankets much of central, southern Alberta

  Severe thunderstorm watches were issued for much of central and southern Alberta Saturday afternoon by Environment and Climate Change Canada.

  Weather

  Jun 18
• Calgary ends state of local emergency as flood risk recedes in Alberta

  A weather system the City of Calgary was watching will miss the city, prompting officials to life the state of local emergency.

  Environment

  Jun 17
• Red Deer River water levels starting to peak, flood warning issued for Clearwater River

  Officials in central Alberta remained cautious about the potential for flooding on Thursday after heavy rain hit that region and others in the province in recent days.

  Weather

  Jun 16
• Advertisement
• Memorial Drive berm to stay up with temporary breaks added to help with traffic flow

  Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek said crews will be creating a temporary break in the berm on Memorial Drive Thursday morning to allow for some traffic flow this week.

  Weather

  Jun 16
• Advertisement
• Calgary Fire Department fields more than 200 calls due to strong winds, downed power lines

  Calgarians spent much of Wednesday cleaning up after Tuesday's storm as the wind and rain resulted in downed trees and power outages.

  Canada

  Jun 15
• No major flooding happening at this time: Alberta government

  Environmental Canada said between 60mm and 129mm of rain had fallen since Monday in different parts of Calgary and surrounding areas. 

  Weather

  Jun 15
• Rainfall warnings ended for all of Alberta

  After days of rain in many areas of Alberta, rainfall warnings were dropped for the entire province Wednesday morning.

  Weather

  Jun 15
• City of Red Deer prepares in case of flooding amid heavy rainfall

  Much like other municipalities in central and southern Alberta, the City of Red Deer was preparing for the possibility of flooding amid heavy rainfall on Tuesday.

  Weather

  Jun 15
• Flood-resilient town of High River prepared should water levels rise

  The devastation from the 2013 flood has the people of High River, Alta., more prepared than ever should it ever face a similar situation.

  Weather

  Jun 14
• Advertisement
• Rainfall warnings remain in effect for areas west of Lethbridge on Tuesday

  Rainfall warnings remained in effect for areas west of Lethbridge on Tuesday.

  Weather

  Jun 14
• Advertisement
• Thousands in Calgary hit by power outages during rain, wind storm

  According to Enmax, communities in the northeast, northwest and southwest quadrants of the city were affected early in the afternoon.

  Environment

  Jun 14
• Calgary emergency management committee hears rain situation looking better

  'The forecast is very encouraging, but we want to make sure that, through an abundance of caution, that we continue on the track that we're on.'

  Canada

  Jun 14
• ‘A whole lot more’: Calgary braces for second day of heavy rainfall

  Environment Canada said the heaviest rain will fall to the west and will likely happen during the day. The rain is expected to taper off throughout the day on Wednesday.

  Weather

  Jun 14
• Calgary declares state of emergency ahead of heavy rainfall

  A water expert says heavy rainfall forecast for southern Alberta could cause damage in some areas, but it doesn't appear as if a repeat of deadly flooding in 2013 is coming.

  Weather

  Jun 13
• Significant rainfall expected for Calgary-area prompts special weather statement

  The weather agency said significant rainfall is expected this week, with 75 to 100 mm expected by Wednesday morning. 

  Canada

  Jun 12
• Advertisement
• Rain, sunshine… mosquitoes? Calgary’s flying pest forecast

  The lack of standing water is likely due to the drought conditions which have largely kept mosquito populations at bay over the last couple of years.

  Environment

  Jun 10
• Advertisement
• Severe thunderstorm watches, warnings hits much of Alberta Wednesday afternoon

  'There is a chance isolated thunderstorms could develop and potentially become severe with the main concerns being strong 90 km/h hour gusts, nickel-size hail.'

  Weather

  Jun 8
• Farms damaged in southeast Alberta following confirmed tornado

  Environment Canada is investigating a suspected tornado that may have touched down in the southeast Alberta hamlet of Enchant on Monday evening.

  Weather

  Jun 7
• Severe thunderstorm watch blankets much of Southern Alberta

  Current weather patterns are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing heavy rain, according to the government organization. 

  Weather

  Jun 6