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Latest Weather News - Lethbridge

• Winter’s arrival has home heating experts scrambling to meet demand

  The arrival of winter weather in Alberta has home heating and furnace repair experts struggling to keep up with demand.

  Consumer

  Nov 25
• Alberta breaks out shovels, toboggans as winter blast hits province

  A thick blanket of snow covered most of Alberta on Saturday and had people out clearing sidewalks and taking full advantage of wintry weather at local sledding hills.

  Weather

  Nov 24
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• ‘A long period of snowfall’ in the forecast for Alberta: Environment Canada

  Much of Alberta is under a snowfall warning with some areas expecting to get around 30 cm before the snow tapers off overnight on Saturday.

  Weather

  Nov 22
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• Wild weather remains wild card as Alberta aims to fix auto insurance system

  The Insurance Bureau of Canada says Alberta has experienced five of the top 10 costliest natural disasters in Canadian history, all of which have occurred since 2016.

  Consumer

  Nov 22
• Brace yourself: 3 more waves of snow set to hit Alberta this weekend

  Keep that shovel and snow brush handy: the snow that has fallen in parts of Alberta so far this week could be just a dress rehearsal for what's to come on the weekend.

  Weather

  Nov 21
• Global Calgary’s Paul Dunphy is retiring after 51 years in broadcasting

  After 49 years in broadcasting, 49 with Global Calgary, weather specialist Paul Dunphy has announced he will be retiring on December 23, 2024.

  Weather

  Nov 19
• Wet, heavy snow causes chaos on Calgary roads

  A heavy dumping of snow for the the city of Calgary and surrounding area on Monday (Nov. 18, 2024) caused havoc on the roads.

  Weather

  Nov 18
• Snowfall warning issued for Calgary and other parts of southern Alberta

  The warning urged drivers to adjust to the morning's weather conditions.

  Weather

  Nov 18
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• Meteor lights up the skies over Alberta

  Images of a meteor streaking across the sky were caught on many dashcams and home security cameras in Alberta early Wednesday morning.

  Science

  Nov 13
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• Golfing or skiing? It’s a tale of 2 seasons in Alberta

  Several city owned golf courses reopened to play in Calgary this week as much of southern Alberta is enjoying unseasonably warm weather.

  Weather

  Nov 7
• October ‘very dry’ in southern Alberta, but ‘more normal winter’ on the way: Environment Canada

  After a much drier and warmer October than normal, Albertans are being warned to prepare for the return of winter weather.

  Weather

  Nov 4
• One person injured in a early-season avalanche in SW Alberta

  The weather may be unusually dry in southern Alberta but search and rescue crews say an early season avalanche in the Crowsnest Pass is a reminder its winter in alpine areas.

  Environment

  Nov 4
• Lethbridge residents prepare for winter driving as lower temperatures loom

  As the promise of winter nears, Lethbridge drivers are getting ready to traverse the challenging roads that come with it.

  Weather

  Nov 1
• Alberta Energy System Operator issues grid alert over electricity use

  AESO says cold temperatures and an unexpected reduction in electricity generation prompted a surprise grid alert Tuesday morning.

  Weather

  Oct 22
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• Travelers in Alberta told to prepare for winter weather

  The arrival of winter weather in southern Alberta has travelers being told to prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.

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  Oct 21
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• Enjoy the weekend weather, Alberta — winter is coming and an atmospheric river is to blame

  After lots of warm, dry weather so far this fall in Alberta, there's a dramatic shift in the forecast on the way — including the possibility of snow.

  Weather

  Oct 18
• Brace yourself: Chinook winds up to 100 km/h to pummel Alberta foothills

  Hold on to your hats: strong winds are set to sweep across the Rocky Mountains and pummel the foothills and parts of southwestern Alberta on Wednesday.

  Weather

  Sep 24
• Frost coming to parts of Alberta — here’s what you need to harvest from your garden

  Environment Canada has issues frost advisories for parts of Alberta, including the regions surrounding Edmonton and Calgary.

  Weather

  Sep 20
• Lethbridge non-profits in need of winter clothing donations

  Winter is looming, and this year, it's forecasted to be an extra chilly one. Lethbridge non-profits are bracing for the upcoming cold, and are in need of help.

  Canada

  Sep 20
• Calgary hail storm the 2nd-costliest disaster in Canadian history after $2.8B in damage

  The Insurance Bureau of Canada says a severe hail storm that battered Calgary last month is the second-costliest event in Canadian history.

  Weather

  Sep 11
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• Fires and floods: 4 disasters across Canada led to record number of insurance claims in 2024

  Flooding in Toronto and elsewhere in southern Ontario, as well as in Quebec, along with the Jasper wildfire and Calgary hailstorm led to a 406 per cent increase in claims.

  Canada

  Sep 4
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• Lethbridge introduces windrow assistance for residents with mobility challenges

  The City of Lethbridge is preparing for the challenges presented by winter weather, and is offering a new windrow removal service for residents facing mobility challenges.

  Weather

  Sep 3
• Part of Calgary’s airport to be closed for 18 months to repair damage caused by hail

  The Calgary Airport Authority says part of Calgary International Airport will be closed for a minimum of 18 months to repair damage from a massive hailstorm earlier this month.

  Consumer

  Aug 28
• Wet spring helped fend off harsh summer drought for Alberta farmers

  A cold and dry winter set the stage for a challenging summer, but rain in May and June helped alleviate many concerns for some farmers.

  Environment

  Aug 27