Snowfall Warning Issued for Northern Alberta: Up to 25 cm Expected Near Paddle Prairie and Fort McMurray
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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 parts of Northern Alberta, with heavy snow accumulations of 15 to 25 cm expected through Sunday evening.
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- Record type
- Snowfall Warning
- Affected area
- Northern 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 Northern Alberta.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for portions of Northern Alberta. The alert is currently in effect as heavy snow moves through the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the County of Northern Lights near the Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement. The heaviest snowfall is expected to occur in a swath extending from Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement to Fort McMurray.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to continue monitoring alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. 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 forecast for the area today, with total accumulation amounts ranging from 15 to 25 cm. Localized amounts of up to 25 cm are possible within the primary swath of the storm. In addition to the snow accumulation, visibility is expected to be reduced at times, creating potentially hazardous travel conditions.
Timeline
The snowfall is expected to persist throughout the day and is forecast to end by this evening. The current alert is scheduled to remain in effect until approximately 1:53 AM on March 9, 2026.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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