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Latest Weather News - Edmonton

• Rain and snow expected overnight in Edmonton ahead of Thursday commute

  A fast-moving and fast-developing system will arrive over the Edmonton area on Wednesday night as the temperature hovers around freezing — a recipe for poor road conditions.

  Weather

  Nov 5
• Rocky Mountain ski resorts open early this year, hoping for a La Nina winter

  With the weather phenomena known as La Nina expected to make its return this winter, it is shaping up to be a banner ski season on Alberta's Rocky Mountain ski hills.

  Economy

  Nov 4
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• Parks Canada releases two reports on Jasper fire confirming cause, development

  The fire destroyed a third of the town in July 2024 and forced 25,000 residents and visitors to flee.

  Canada

  Oct 21
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• Trans Mountain faces $292k environmental fines after 2024 B.C. rainstorm: regulator

  Trans Mountain is facing $292,000 in regulatory fines for alleged environmental issues during a major rainstorm in B.C.'s Fraser Valley in January 2024.

  Economy

  Oct 16
• Thanksgiving weekend forecast includes snow for parts of southern Alberta

  This year's Thanksgiving dinner could also come with a helping of snow and freezing rain in parts of southern Alberta, especially the Foothills and mountain parks.

  Weather

  Oct 10
• Fall forecast: Canadians to see above-normal temperatures in a wet autumn

  Canadians can expect a warmer than normal fall season in the coming months, but meteorologists say that will turn cold near the end of November, with more rainfall than the summer.

  Weather

  Sep 22
• ‘A spooky season’: Drought and heat reducing pumpkin yield in Canadian farms

  Drought and extreme heat are cutting into the size and supply of pumpkins that are usually carved into jack-o’-lanterns for Halloween or frozen and canned for food.

  Environment

  Sep 13
• Air quality warnings issued in Alberta, Sask. as wildfire smoke blankets provinces

  Edmonton had bad air quality due to a blaze at a recycling plant over the weekend and now, wildfire smoke drifting across the Prairies is worsening conditions in Alberta and Sask.

  Weather

  Sep 1
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• Heat warnings span Alberta, parts of Saskatchewan with daytime highs above 30 C

  With temperatures expected to stay in the 30 C range through the weekend, Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for much of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

  Health

  Aug 27
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• ‘Prolonged heat event’ forecast for much of Alberta: Environment Canada

  After an unusually wet summer across much of southern Alberta, Environment Canada is forecasting a "prolonged heat event" for most of the province heading for the next week.

  Environment

  Aug 25
• Southern Alberta farm devastated by hailstorm, loses beloved camel

  Denis Jackson, owner of the White barn Fun Farm immediately thought his farm was about to be destroyed. 'It was just coming, there was no stopping it.'

  Weather

  Aug 21
• Highway 1 reopens after damaging storm hits Brooks area

  According to Environment Canada, "a fast-moving supercell tracked across southern Alberta bringing significant, damaging wind gusts and loonie to golf ball sized hail."

  Weather

  Aug 21
• Calgary’s July hailstorm caused an estimated $92 million in insured damage

  The Insurance Bureau of Canada estimates a July 13, 2025, hailstorm that swept through Calgary caused more than $92 million in damage.

  Environment

  Aug 14
• Tornado watch for large area of eastern Alberta cancelled late Wednesday

  Environment Canada said conditions in eastern Alberta were favourable Wednesday afternoon for the possible development of thunderstorms that could produce a tornado.

  Weather

  Aug 13
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• Funnel cloud spotted, lightning strikes condo building as storms moved over Edmonton

  At least one funnel cloud was spotted over Edmonton on Sunday, where an apartment building was also struck by lightning triggered by a slow-moving, low-pressure storm system.

  Weather

  Aug 4
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• Life-jackets mandatory on the river, Edmonton reminds water sport enthusiasts

  Party island floatie, paddleboard, kayak or boat — the City of Edmonton says it doesn't matter what vessel you take onto the North Saskatchwan River, they all require life-jackets.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 1
• Amid a rainy July, long-awaited Taber corn ready to be enjoyed

  What started as a challenging year for some southern Alberta farmers has turned into a flourishing yield, thanks to some timely July rain.

  Consumer

  Jul 30
• Heat warnings issued as Edmonton, northern Alberta to see 30 C temperatures

  Daytime high temperatures near 30 C with overnight low temperatures ranging between 14 to 18 C are forecast to begin Wednesday and continue through the week.

  Weather

  Jul 30
• Rainy weather making life difficult for seasonal Calgary businesses

  There are no shortage of businesses in Calgary that rely on the sun shining — but amid one of the wettest Julys on record, that's been hard to come by.

  Weather

  Jul 28
• Southern Alberta cleaning up again after being pounded by heavy rain, hail

  People living in the Cardston area of southern Alberta are cleaning up after tennis ball sized hail hit the area on Sunday, severely damaging crops, vehicles and other property.

  Environment

  Jul 28
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• Edmonton woman survives being struck by lightning

  It happened Thursday night in west Edmonton, as thunderstorms rolled through the region in the afternoon.

  Weather

  Jul 25
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• Severe thunderstorms sweeping across in Edmonton, central Alberta on Thursday

  Environment Canada said storms are expected develop in the foothills in the afternoon and evening over western and central Alberta as a cold front moves in.

  Weather

  Jul 24
• Overflowing storm pond puts Calgary homes at risk of flooding

  A dry pond behind a row of houses along Discovery Ridge Boulevard southwest is the main cause for concern, where residents say the city and province are blaming each other.

  Weather

  Jul 22
• Massive rainfall in Calgary causes chaos during busy morning commute

  With more than 50 millimetres of rain expected to fall in the Calgary area over 24 hours, the city is on pace to more than double the amount on rain that falls in a typical July.

  Environment

  Jul 22