First published Oct 22, 2026, 10:35:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 10:37:16 PM UTC

Snow, ice and extreme cold

Snowfall - R.M. of Wood Buffalo near Fitzgerald and La Butte Creek

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A yellow snowfall warning covers the R.M. of Wood Buffalo near Fort Chipewyan and Sand Point, with 15–25 cm expected and rain changing to snow Friday. Travel, roads and walkways may be difficult because of accumulating snow.

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Affected location: R.M. of Wood Buffalo near Fort Chipewyan and Sand Point

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The warning reports accumulating snow that may make travel, roads and walkways difficult.

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Oct 22, 2026, 10:13 PM UTC
A yellow snowfall warning covers the R.M. of Wood Buffalo near Fort Chipewyan and Sand Point, with 15–25 cm expected and rain changing to snow Friday. Travel, roads and walkways may be difficult because of accumulating snow.
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