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Latest Weather News - Edmonton

• 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.

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  Feb 15
• 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.

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  Feb 10
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• Edmonton’s warm weather good for summer businesses — challenging for winter events

  Many people in Alberta are heading outside to enjoy the sun and above-zero temperatures, but the warm weather is creating challenges for some winter events.

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  Feb 5
• 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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Feb 2
• Severe winter storm in Eastern Canada impacts flights in and out of Edmonton

  YEG says the severe weather continues to impact flights at the airport. Over the past three days, 23 arrivals and 25 departures have been cancelled.

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  Jan 26
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• 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.

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  Jan 25
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• Edmonton community pays for its own school windrow removal

  Central McDougall residents said after the city bladed roads, the windrows left behind posed a risk to kids trying to get to school, as well as people with mobility concerns.

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  Jan 22
• 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
• Edmontonians frustrated with windrows left from residential snow-clearing

  Despite residential snow-clearing now being 75 per cent complete, Global News has received dozens of complaints about the windrows that were left on roadways and sidewalks.

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  Jan 20
• 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
• 90% of Edmonton drivers ignored latest seasonal parking ban: City report

  City council is discussing how to get Edmontonians to comply with parking bans for snow clearing and a new report shows only 10 per cent of people obeyed the latest ban.

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  Jan 19
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• 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. .

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  Jan 19
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• Edmonton residential parking ban, snow clearing to resume Saturday night

  Since the Phase 2 ban went into effect on Jan. 12, the City of Edmonton says crews having completed 43 per cent of residential roads and aims to get to them all by Friday, Jan. 23.

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  Jan 16
• Edmonton snow-clearing raises mobility concerns as mayor recognizes change is needed

  Mayor Andrew Knack says this winter's unusually large snowfall has exposed gaps in the city’s removal strategy — and shows funding has not kept pace with Edmonton’s growth.

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  Jan 14
• Edmonton drivers frustrated with getting stuck in the snow: ‘It’s abysmal’

  The Alberta Motor Association says call volumes for roadside assistance are up four times more than normal, with 80 per cent of those drivers requiring full services.

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  Jan 13
• 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
• Albertans prepare for the big melt as temperatures forecast to soar this weekend

  After Albertans were forced to endure some frigid, frosty weather recently, a big warmup is on the way with the mercury forecast to soar to near-record temperatures.

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  Jan 8
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• Edmonton family builds vibrant ice cabin in front yard, supports local charity

  Three years ago, Tyler Gamblin crafted an ice igloo in his west Edmonton yard. Now, he's at it again —  but this time, it's a very colourful, very Canadian ice cabin.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 7
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• Edmonton’s residential road clearing parking ban to begin Jan. 12

  The City of Edmonton's Phase 2 seasonal parking ban will start on Monday, Jan. 12 and may last around two weeks as the snow is dealt with on residential roads.

  Weather

  Jan 7
• ‘Frostbite capital’: Efforts to reduce amputations underway in Edmonton

  The Hope Mission says the shelter has had to hire more nurses in recent years because a majority of frostbite procedures involve Edmonton's homeless population.

  Health

  Jan 5
• Fatal crashes in Alberta spike above 10-year average in December: RCMP

  Alberta RCMP said fatal and injury collisions increased in December and the trend appears to be continuing into the new year, with four deaths in the first four days of January.

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  Jan 5