Current Conditions - Red Deer, AB

Latest Weather News - Calgary

• Chilly, snowy Christmas coming to Alberta, rest of Western Canada

  As much as 10 to 20 cm is expected to fall by Christmas morning in central Alberta, including in and around Edmonton, and drivers are advised consider adjusting travel plans.

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  Dec 24
• A white Christmas in the forecast for Edmonton and Calgary, but not ‘perfect’

  For most people who live in Alberta and are dreaming of a white Christmas this year, it appears they will get their wish.

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  Dec 22
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• Treacherous commutes expected in Alberta as winter wallop tracks across Canada

  Many parts of the Prairies, along with other parts of Canada, might have to dig themselves out ahead of this coming weekend as a wintry wallop continues.

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  Dec 19
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• High winds, snow recorded after intense Alberta Clipper sweeps across province

  Central Alberta was mostly impacted by heavy snow while southern Alberta saw strong winds and blizzard-like conditions when a fast-moving low-pressure system swept through.

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  Dec 18
• 1 person killed as police respond to hundreds of crashes on Calgary roads

  Calgary police say one person was killed Wednesday night in a collision involving an SUV and a semi truck at the intersection of Barlow Trail and 26th Street southeast.

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  Dec 18
• Blizzard conditions keep RCMP busy as winter storm moves across Canada

  Winter storm warnings have also been issued across north-central Ontario and into Quebec, with up to 30 centimetres of snow forecast.

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  Dec 18
• RCMP warn against travel on all Alberta roads amid whiteout conditions

  Treacherous road conditions led to several crashes on the QEII highway that forced RCMP to shut down the road between Calgary and Red Deer, where about 100 vehicles got stuck.

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  Dec 17
• Nasty winter storm blasts Prairie provinces with heavy snow, fierce winds

  It's shaping up to be a nasty blast of winter across the Prairies today with snowstorms and blizzards set to dump up to 30 centimetres in some areas.

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  Dec 17
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• Edmonton, parts of Alberta warned 30 cm of snow possible on Wednesday

  Heavy snow, between 15 to 30 cm, is forecast to fall Wednesday in Edmonton and surrounding parts of central Alberta, coupled with high winds creating whiteout conditions.

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  Dec 16
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• Highways proactively closed due to heavy rain across B.C.’s South Coast

  The Ministry of Transportation has closed two major corridors: the Sea to Sky from Pemberton to Lillooet and Highway 1 from Hope to Lytton.

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  Dec 15
• Winter storms, rain and snow walloping Canada. Here’s where you’ll see it

  Winter hasn't officially arrived yet, but heavy snow, rainfall and winter storm warnings are in effect across Canada with up to 40 cm of snow possible in some eastern regions.

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  Dec 14
• Cold warnings across the Prairies forecast wind-chill temperatures near -45 C

  Cold warnings blanket the Prairies as wind chills hit -40 C, dipping to -45 C in northern Sask. Frostbite risk is high; up to 25 cm of snow expected.

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  Dec 13
• Cold warnings issued across the Prairies

  It's another day of teeth-chattering cold across much of the Prairies today as temperatures are forecast to reach frostbite-risk levels. 

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  Dec 13
• Avoid non-essential travel due to snowy, ice-covered roads: southern Alberta RCMP

  Brooks RCMP said they were receiving a received a high volume of collision-related calls late Thursday afternoon due to poor weather and road conditions.

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  Dec 11
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• Trans Mountain pipeline pays $196K penalty for environmental lapses after 2024 storm

  The company that operates the Trans Mountain pipeline has paid a $196,000 fine for environmental lapses along its B.C. pipeline route in the aftermath of a massive Jan. 2024 storm.

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  Dec 11
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• Atmospheric river to brings heavy rain to B.C. Wednesday, prompting flood warnings

  Environment Canada has issued warnings using its new colour-coded alert system for an atmospheric river, which is expected to arrive on the coast on Tuesday evening.

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  Dec 9
• Severe August storms caused $235 million in damage across the Prairies

  The Insurance Bureau of Canada says a line of storms that swept across Western Canada on Aug. 20 and 21, 2025, caused more than $235 million in insured damages.

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  Dec 8
• Parts of northern Alberta slated to see upwards of 30 cm of snow by Tuesday

  Many parts of north and southeastern Alberta are expected to get a blast of wintry weather Monday.

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  Dec 8
• Calgary man highlights mobility challenges caused by snow, ice buildup

  The City of Calgary's snow plan schedules crews to clear wheelchair curb ramps and busy sidewalks within 36 hours of a snowfall, but that clock resets when the snow falls again.

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  Dec 5
• City of Lethbridge warns drivers to move vehicles as snow routes declared

  Lethbridge has declared a snow route parking ban that will take effect Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Drivers who don't move their vehicles may be ticketed.

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  Nov 28
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• Winter arrives with a vengeance in Alberta with more snow, cold in forecast

  Just days after the first significant snowfall of the winter, there is another storm system bearing down on Alberta that will bring more snow and frigid temperatures.

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  Nov 26
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• Canada launches new alert system to protect people in extreme weather

  Environment and Climate Change Canada will now be using a colour-coded system to make it easier to understand the severity of extreme weather.

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  Nov 26
• Flight delays and cancellations at Calgary airport leave travellers scrambling

  Heavy wet snow forced the cancellation or delay of dozens of flights at Calgary International Airport on Monday, leaving travellers scrambling to make alternate plans.

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  Nov 24
• Polar vortex set to bring ‘harsh early start to winter’ across Canada

  A polar vortex — a large area of low pressure — is heading south from the Arctic, bringing with it cold weather across many parts of Canada.

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  Nov 24