Edmonton Fire Rescue Services said it has responded to seven river rescue calls in the last two weeks — an almost 50 per cent increase compared to the same time last year.

Winter storm, snowfall, freezing rain and wind warnings have been issued for several areas, which meteorologist Jesse Beyer said is due to a substantial change in pressure.

Environment Canada says Edmonton will see a windy start to the day, although it is expected to clear by the afternoon.

In the past three weeks, EPCOR has received more than 30 reports of people walking, skating and sledding on the unstable ice of Edmonton stormwater ponds.

A snow storm is expected to dump 10 to 15 centimetres of snow on the Edmonton region before it tapers off on Thursday afternoon.

The City of Edmonton said Saturday morning that crews were already out plowing the roads and 'all available equipment has been deployed.'

Snowfall warnings were issued for the Edmonton region, where up to 10 to 15 centimetres could fall by Sunday morning.

Few planes have been flying due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and what many people may not realize is how much air traffic plays an important role in forecasting.

New daily maximum temperature records were set in 11 Alberta communities on Monday.

Environment Canada issued heat warnings for most of Alberta, saying over the long weekend temperatures will reach the high 20s to low 30s and not drop much overnight.