First published Oct 28, 2026, 11:39:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 28, 2026, 11:43:15 AM UTC

Snow, ice and extreme cold

Snowfall - M.D. of Pincher Creek near Beauvais Lake Prov. Park

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A snowfall warning reports 10–20 cm of snow expected in southwestern Alberta, with difficult road and walkway conditions and reduced visibility. The warning was published October 28, 2026, and is listed as expiring October 29, 2026.

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Affected location: Waterton Lakes National Park and Blood Reserve 148A, Alberta

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The warning advises extra travel time as accumulating snow may make roads and walkways difficult to navigate.

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Oct 28, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
A snowfall warning reports 10–20 cm of snow expected in southwestern Alberta, with difficult road and walkway conditions and reduced visibility. The warning was published October 28, 2026, and is listed as expiring October 29, 2026.
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