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Latest Weather News - Calgary

• Evacuation alert remains in place for residents near Fort McMurray

  While river levels and floodwaters have been receding in the Fort McMurray area, more than 130 residents in the nearby community of Draper remain on evacuation alert.

  Environment

  May 4
• Large brush fire in Rocky View County under control

  Rocky View County says a large brush fire that started on Thursday near Ghost Lake, west of Calgary, is now under control and no longer considered to be active.

  Fire

  May 1
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• Flooding fears prompt evacuation alert for residents near Fort McMurray

  The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has issued an evacuation alert for more than 130 residents of Draper over fears of flooding by the Clearwater River.

  Weather

  Apr 28
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• Town of Peace River, Alta. cancels evacuation alert as flood threat recedes

  The Town of Peace River has cancelled an evacuation alert after the threat of flooding eased overnight, but residents are being advised to be prepared for changing conditions.

  Canada

  Apr 24
• Residents of Peace River warned of possible flooding, to be ready to evacuate

  The town of Peace River, Alta. has issued an evacuation alert because of possible flooding, with residents of the downtown area being told to be ready to leave on short notice.

  Health

  Apr 23
• RCMP warn against non-essential travel as snowstorm hammers southern Alberta

  A massive spring snowstorm that slammed into southern Alberta overnight with heavy snow and high winds has left many residents asking, 'What happened to spring?'

  Weather

  Apr 16
• Snowfall warnings issued as another spring storm takes aim at southern Alberta

  Environment Canada has issued a 'yellow' snowfall warning for central and southern Alberta, with up to 40 centimetres forecast to fall in the hardest hit areas by late Thursday.

  Weather

  Apr 15
• City of Calgary says wild weather swings have pothole crews playing catch-up

  It is pothole season, and while City of Calgary crews are already working to repair the divots in the road, the recent wild swings in the weather mean they're playing catch-up.

  Traffic

  Apr 10
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• Prairies, northern Ontario brrr-ace for Alberta clipper and more snow

  Anywhere from 10 to 30 cm. of snow is expected to fall over a large region spanning from northeast B.C. to northern Ontario, courtesy of an Alberta clipper sweeping across Canada.

  Weather

  Apr 7
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• Spring snow coming as central Alberta farmers say fields in better shape than recent years

  More snow is coming and about 15 cm is expected in areas north of Edmonton. For some farmers, the precipitation's timing is less than ideal — but not unwelcome.

  Weather

  Apr 6
• Nasty Easter weekend weather leads to chaos on roads in Calgary area

  Another blast of winter weather hit the Calgary area this Easter weekend, and while it may be unwelcome for many people, it does not come as a surprise.

  Weather

  Apr 6
• Another spring snowstorm snarls Calgary roads, causes dozens of crashes

  Calgarians woke to a blanket of heavy wet snow that caused chaos on city streets and resulted in at least 163 crashes on Thursday morning.

  Weather

  Apr 2
• Snow in the forecast for Calgary, Edmonton areas ahead of the long weekend

  With snow in the forecast, Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Calgary and area, and is warning of the possibility of some tricky travel conditions.

  Weather

  Apr 1
• 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
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• 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
• 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
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• 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.

  Weather

  Mar 8
• 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