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Latest Weather News - Calgary

• Calgary hit by unexpected blast of spring snow, causing dozens of crashes

  It appears many Calgarians were caught off guard by a sudden and heavy spring snowstorm that blanketed the city during the busy Wednesday morning rush hour.

  Traffic

  Mar 25
• Albertans’ interest in alternative forms of travel growing as fuel prices spike

  Electric vehicles and RVs are just a few of the purchases Albertans are considering as a way to combat the soaring costs of commuting and traveling caused by spiking oil prices.

  Money

  Mar 24
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• Massive avalanche closes Alberta’s Icefields Parkway until at least Saturday

  A massive, 500-metre wide avalanche triggered by Parks Canada staff during avalanche control work on Highway 93 over the weekend shutdown the Icefields Parkway.

  Canada

  Mar 23
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• 13 years after Calgary’s devastating flood, 6 riverfront properties are for sale

  It has been 13 years since the city of Calgary was devastated by a flood, now several properties that were deemed inhabitable following the disaster, are being put up for sale.

  Economy

  Mar 23
• Avalanche Canada warns of ‘extreme’ danger in parts of southern Alberta and B.C.

  Avalanche Canada is warning of very dangerous avalanche conditions in a large swath of southern Alberta and British Columbia and is recommending people stay out of the backcountry.

  Weather

  Mar 20
• Migraine sufferers in southern Alberta struggle to find affordable treatments

  While southern Alberta's famous Chinooks are famous for the warm weather they bring, for some they are also infamous for the 'pounding, throbbing' headaches that accompany them.

  Health

  Mar 17
• Calgary hit with mid-March snowfall

  According to the Calgary Police Service, there were 12 crashes between midnight and 8 a.m. Thursday, including three injury collisions.

  Weather

  Mar 12
• High winds blow roof off school, wreak havoc across Alberta

  Wind gusts of 80 to over 120 kilometres an hour swept across Alberta on Sunday, downing trees and power lines, tipping sheds and ripping sections of roofs from buildings.

  Weather

  Mar 9
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• Much of Alberta, parts of B.C. and Saskatchewan set to see dangerous winds

  The weather agency says high-sided vehicles could be pushed around by the wind, and there could be damage to roofs, fences, trees and soft shelters.

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  Mar 8
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• Meteorologists warn Alberta travel could be tricky, up to 30 cm of snow forecast

  A large swath of southern Alberta is under a snowfall warning, with up to 30 centimetres of snow forecast to fall in some areas before the snow tapers off by Saturday morning.

  Environment

  Feb 27
• Teen killed in avalanche at popular ski resort west of Calgary

  Alberta RCMP said two people became trapped in an avalanche west of Calgary. A 15-year-old was found unresponsive and was killed.

  Weather

  Feb 27
• Heavy snowfall, high wind warnings issued for much of southern Alberta

  Another winter storm is on the way for southern Alberta with up to 30 cm of snow and wind gusts around 130 km/h in some areas forecast for Friday.

  Traffic

  Feb 26
• Calgary family living in a car calls for more resources for unhoused families

  A Calgary family, forced to live in their car, are shedding light on the challenges of finding shelter for families that want to stat together.

  Economy

  Feb 24
• Much of Alberta could see 10 to 30 cm of snow this week

  A majority of central and southern Alberta are under winter storm and snowfall warnings, with 10 to 40 centimetres expected starting on Monday.

  Weather

  Feb 15
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• Fireball lights up Alberta sky

  A fireball lit up the sky over central Alberta on Tuesday morning, with people not just seeing it, but also hearing the roar and feeling the meteor rumble.

  Science

  Feb 10
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• Record snow drought in Western US raises concerns for water shortages and wildfires

  With thousands of warm temperature records being broken across the U.S. Midwest this winter, scientists say snow cover and snow depth are at their lowest levels in decades.

  Weather

  Feb 10
• Record-setting temperatures in Alberta prompt warnings about wildfire danger

  This week's record-setting temperatures in southern Alberta, combined with strong winds, a recent lack of precipitation and dry conditions, mean a growing danger of wildfires.

  Weather

  Feb 5
• Temperatures soar in Western Canada as eastern parts of the country bundle up

  Soaring temperatures across much of southern Alberta and Saskatchewan on Wednesday and Thursday are creating spring-like conditions that could break records.

  Weather

  Feb 4
• Alberta’s Balzac Billy predicts 6 more weeks of winter

  Alberta's furry mascot forecaster, Balzac Billy, cast a shadow when he emerged from his winter burrow on Groundhog Day, predicting six more weeks of winter for Albertans.

  Weather

  Feb 2
• Much of Canada faces extreme cold, heavy snow in latest winter blast

  Extreme cold is expected in many parts of the country from the Prairies to the Maritimes, with heavy snow also forecast for Quebec and Atlantic Canada.

  Weather

  Jan 25
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• Edmonton activates its extreme weather response, adds more shelter spaces

  With the temperature in Edmonton expected to take a big drop starting Wednesday, the city has activated its extreme weather response.

  Weather

  Jan 21
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• 2025 is in the top 10 for Canada’s severe weather-related insured losses

  A new report found that 2025 ranks in the top 10 years of all time for the most insured damages caused by severe weather in Canada.

  Weather

  Jan 20
• Extreme fire risk prompts concerns over Lethbridge River Valley encampments

  The extreme fire danger in Lethbridge River Valley has prompted a call from the city for members of the public to report any fires they see at encampments. .

  Fire

  Jan 19
• Fire ban issued for Lethbridge River Valley following overnight blaze

  A fire in the Lethbridge River Valley early Tuesday morning, combined with unseasonably warm temperatures and gusty winds, has prompted the city to put a fire ban in place.

  Fire

  Jan 13