First published Oct 27, 2026, 8:30:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 27, 2026, 8:52:15 PM UTC

Snow, ice and extreme cold

Special weather - Lac Ste. Anne Co. near Onoway and Lac Ste. Anne

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A snowfall statement covers Edmonton, St. Albert, and Sherwood Park, with up to 15 cm expected from this evening through Thursday morning. The source advises allowing extra travel time and preparing for deteriorating road conditions.

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Affected location: Edmonton - St. Albert - Sherwood Park
Albert, and Sherwood Park, with up to 15 cm expected from this evening through Thursday morning.

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The statement warns of potentially significant rush-hour traffic impacts in the affected area.

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Oct 27, 2026, 7:23 PM UTC
A snowfall event is expected through parts of central Alberta from this evening until Thursday morning, with totals possibly reaching 15 cm. The alert advises extra travel time and says changing road conditions may significantly affect rush-hour traffic.
Environment Canada Weather Alerts
Oct 27, 2026, 7:23 PM UTC
A long-duration snowfall event is expected in parts of central Alberta, with totals possibly reaching 15 cm through Thursday morning. The source advises allowing extra travel time and preparing for deteriorating road conditions.
Environment Canada Weather Alerts
Oct 27, 2026, 7:23 PM UTC
A prolonged snowfall is expected in parts of central Alberta, with totals possibly reaching 15 cm through Thursday morning. The alert advises allowing extra travel time as road conditions may deteriorate and rush-hour traffic may be significantly affected.
Environment Canada Weather Alerts
Oct 27, 2026, 7:23 PM UTC
Environment Canada expects a long-duration snowfall event in parts of central Alberta through Thursday morning, with totals possibly reaching 15 cm. The alert advises extra travel time and warns of changing road conditions and possible rush-hour traffic impacts.
Environment Canada Weather Alerts
Oct 27, 2026, 7:23 PM UTC
A long-duration snowfall event is forecast for parts of central Alberta from this evening through Thursday morning, with totals possibly reaching 15 cm. The alert advises allowing extra travel time and preparing for changing road conditions.
Environment Canada Weather Alerts
Oct 27, 2026, 7:23 PM UTC
A snowfall statement covers Edmonton, St. Albert, and Sherwood Park, with up to 15 cm expected from this evening through Thursday morning. The source advises allowing extra travel time and preparing for deteriorating road conditions.
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