Snowfall Warning Issued for M.D. of Bighorn Near Ghost River Wilderness

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for the M.D. of Bighorn region. This alert is currently in effect as heavy snow continues to impact the area.

Affected Areas

The primary geographic focus of this alert is the M.D. of Bighorn near the Ghost River Wilderness.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised to monitor updated alerts and forecasts from Environment Canada. Travel is expected to be challenging due to snow accumulation and reduced visibility. To report severe weather, you can email [email protected], call 1-800-239-0484, or post reports on X using the hashtag #ABStorm.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snowfall is expected to produce total accumulations ranging from 15 to 30 cm. Visibility will likely be reduced at times during the event, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Timeline

The snowfall is expected to taper off by Saturday morning. The current alert was issued on February 28, 2026, and is scheduled to expire at 14:01 UTC.