First published Oct 22, 2026, 10:26:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 10:31:16 PM UTC

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Snowfall warning for R.M. of Wood Buffalo near Grand Rapids Wildland Provincial Park

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A snowfall warning for the R.M. of Wood Buffalo near Fort MacKay and Wallace Creek forecasts 10–15 cm of snow, with rain changing to snow Friday afternoon. The source says travel and navigation on roads and walkways will likely be challenging.

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Affected location: R.M. of Wood Buffalo near Fort MacKay and Wallace Creek

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Oct 22, 2026, 10:14 PM UTC
A snowfall warning for the R.M. of Wood Buffalo near Fort MacKay and Wallace Creek forecasts 10–15 cm of snow, with rain changing to snow Friday afternoon. The source says travel and navigation on roads and walkways will likely be challenging.
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