Snowfall Warning Issued for Calgary: Up to 15 cm Expected Through Monday Morning

Source: ECCC · Calgary, Alberta

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ECCC issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Calgary, forecasting 10 to 15 cm of snow with the heaviest impacts expected on the city's south side.

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Record type
Snowfall Warning
Affected area
Calgary, Alberta
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
ECCC

Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Calgary, Alberta.

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for the City of Calgary. The alert, issued by the national weather agency, indicates that heavy snow is expected to impact the region starting tonight.

Affected Areas

The primary geographic area under this warning is the City of Calgary. Forecasters specify that the heavy snow will mainly affect parts of the city's south side.

What You Should Do

Residents should prepare for challenging travel conditions and reduced visibility. Environment Canada recommends monitoring updated alerts and forecasts. To report severe weather, you can email ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484, or post reports on X using the hashtag #ABStorm.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is forecast to move through the area, with total accumulations of 10 to 15 cm possible. Visibility is expected to be reduced at times during the heaviest snowfall periods.

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately as of March 9, 2026. The snowfall is expected to accumulate through Monday morning, with the current alert scheduled to remain in effect until 16:32:49 UTC on March 9, 2026.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Calgary, forecasting 10 to 15 cm of snow with the heaviest impacts expected on the city's south side.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by ECCC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Calgary, Alberta. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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