Snowfall Warning Issued for M.D. of Bighorn Near Ghost River Wilderness
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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 yellow snowfall warning for the M.D. of Bighorn, forecasting up to 30 cm of snow and challenging travel conditions through Saturday morning.
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- Record type
- Snowfall Warning
- Affected area
- M.D. of Bighorn, 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 M.D. of Bighorn, Alberta.
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 ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, 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.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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