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Latest Weather News - Calgary

• City of Calgary monitoring flood risk as mountain snowpack begins to melt

  According to City of Calgary administration, the alpine snowpack is 20 to 40 per cent higher than average this year and officials are monitoring weather patterns for heavy rain.

  Weather

  May 24
• Alberta could see milder storm season this summer

  Alberta is no stranger to some severe weather, but experts are predicting this year's storm season could be a little milder than usual.

  Weather

  May 17
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• 2 people hurt in ‘small avalanche’ in Banff National Park

  Parks Canada said everyone involved was accounted for and three people were rescued. Two people suffered minor injuries in the avalanche.

  Environment

  May 10
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• 3rd northern Alberta community under local state of emergency due to flooding

  The Paddle Prairie Métis Nation Settlement has issued a local state of emergency due to localized flooding, which is also impacting two other communities in northwestern Alberta.

  Environment

  May 10
• $744M contract awarded for Springbank reservoir west of Calgary

  Premier Jason Kenney says the province has awarded a $744-million contract for the Springbank off-stream reservoir to Vinci Construction.

  Environment

  May 5
• 2021 heat wave over B.C., Alberta was among most extreme since 1960s: study

  The daily high of nearly 50 C in B.C. was much hotter, but it wasn't as far outside normal because the province had a higher baseline temperature than Alberta, the research found.

  Environment

  May 4
• Smoke from prescribed burn causing ‘poor air quality’ in Jasper area: Environment Canada

  Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement for parts of west-central Alberta on Tuesday.

  Weather

  May 3
• Calgary hit with record snowfall of 22 cm in 24 hours

  Lizée added, because of the snow still on the ground, we won't see much of a warm-up on Wednesday; however, by the end of the week, warmer weather is expected.

  Weather

  Apr 20
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• Snowfall warnings in place for parts of western, central Alberta

  Upwards of 20 centimetres of snow is possible for some parts of Alberta by Wednesday morning. 

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  Apr 19
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• Moisture ‘desperately’ needed across southern Alberta after dry winter

  Farmers in southern Alberta are searching the sky for signs of rain following a dry winter and extremely hot temperatures over the summer.

  Weather

  Mar 30
• Stormy, cloudy conditions the day of fatal plane crash near Slave Lake, Alta.: TSB report

  'Pilots need to plan ahead and consider strategies to avoid adverse weather, as well as have alternate plans should such weather be encountered,' the TSB said.

  Canada

  Mar 17
• Environment Canada issues fog advisory for Calgary

  Environment Canada issued a fog advisory for parts of central and southern Alberta, including Calgary, on Tuesday night.

  Weather

  Mar 2
• Alberta ready as wildfire season starts March 1

  Wildfire season starts in Alberta on March 1 and the province said Monday that crews and equipment have been deployed in preparation.

  Environment

  Feb 28
• Extreme cold warnings issued for Edmonton, Calgary, most of Alberta

  Much of Alberta, including the cities of Edmonton and Calgary, is under an extreme cold warning as wind chill values are expected to drop to around -40 Tuesday night.

  Weather

  Feb 22
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• Snowfall warning issued for Calgary this weekend

  Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for Calgary and surrounding areas on Saturday.

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  Feb 19
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• Farmers brace for more drought conditions as unusually warm weather continues

  2022 could be another tough year for Alberta's producers, with warm weather and a lack of precipitation continuing to cause drought conditions.

  Weather

  Feb 11
• Wind warning: dust storm leads to collisions, brief highway closure near Taber

  A strong dust storm reduced visibility near Taber on Monday afternoon, resulting in several collisions and triggering the closure of Highway 3 for a few hours.

  Weather

  Feb 7
• Extreme cold warnings in place for much of Alberta

  Extreme cold warnings were in place Tuesday afternoon for much of northern, central and eastern Alberta. 

  Weather

  Feb 1
• Large crash closes Highway 1 east of Calgary as strong wind, snow pummels southern Alberta

  Periods of poor visibility are likely for Calgary as blowing snow is expected to arrive in the city late Monday afternoon.

  Weather

  Jan 31
• Snow en route to Alberta for Monday: Environment Canada

  Low visibility could be an issue for the Monday morning commute as strong northwest winds gusting upwards of 80 km/h will likely develop Sunday night.

  Weather

  Jan 30
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• Southern Ontario under ‘extreme cold warning’ with wind chills of -30: Environment Canada

  According to a statement issued by Environment Canada, wind chill values are hovering around -30 for Saturday morning for almost all of southern Ontario.

  Weather

  Jan 29
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• Dry January: Alberta farmers appeal for help as feed supply dwindles

  Alberta cattle producers say 2022 seems to have begun much the same way the 2021 season ended. Whether bracing against the bitter cold, or a chinook wind, conditions are dry.

  Weather

  Jan 28
• Avalanche warning in B.C. and Alberta expanded

  A warning from Avalanche Canada about warm weather increasing the avalanche risk has been expanded through southeastern B.C.

  Environment

  Jan 22
• Unstable snowpack leads to avalanche warning for Alberta, B.C. national parks

  If you're planning to head to the mountains this weekend, check the avalanche forecast and go prepared.

  Environment

  Jan 20