Alberta Cold Weather

• Critical emergency alert issued as Alberta’s power grid put under strain

  The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) said extreme cold is resulting in high power demand across the province.

  Weather

  Jan 13
  
• After weekend reprieve, extreme cold warning returns for most of Alberta

  After freezing temperatures rose briefly this past weekend, almost all of Alberta has once again been plunged back into an extreme cold warning.

  Weather

  Jan 4, 2022
  
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• Alberta sets another 23 new record lows over past 2 days as cold snap continues

  A total of 53 records have been broken in Alberta since the cold outbreak began, the national weather agency said.

  Weather

  Feb 11, 2021
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• Roadside assistance calls climb in Lethbridge as extreme cold snap continues

  This latest cold snap is certainly not the first time southern Alberta has experienced this type of extreme cold, but it still takes some preparation, including for motorists.

  Weather

  Feb 8, 2021
• Albertans flying south to escape freezing temperatures

  Some Albertans are dealing with the extreme cold in the province by escaping it with a trip down south.

  Weather

  Feb 6, 2019
• Parts of Alberta could see -40 C temperatures next week

  Alberta has seen a few bitterly cold snaps over the past couple of months but even colder air could be on the way next week, making for temperatures in the mid -30 C to -40 C range – not taking into account the wind chill.

  Weather

  Jan 6, 2017