Winter Storm Warning Issued for City of Lloydminster as Blizzard-Like Conditions Persist
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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 winter storm warning for Lloydminster, forecasting up to 25 cm of snow and gusty winds causing near-zero visibility.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- City of Lloydminster
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in City of Lloydminster.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow winter storm warning for the City of Lloydminster. The alert remains in effect as hazardous, blizzard-like conditions continue to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The primary area under this warning is the City of Lloydminster. Reports from surrounding east-central Alberta indicate significant snowfall accumulations in the broader region.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to exercise extreme caution as visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero. Road closures are possible due to blowing snow and hazardous driving conditions. Environment Canada encourages the public to monitor local forecasts. Severe weather can be reported via email at ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, by calling 1-800-239-0484, or by using the hashtag #ABStorm on X.
Expected Conditions
Total snowfall accumulations are expected to range between 15 and 25 cm, though local amounts near 40 cm have already been reported in parts of east-central Alberta. Gusty winds reaching up to 50 km/h are creating poor visibility in blowing snow.
Timeline
The winter storm conditions are expected to end this evening. The current alert is effective through 08:02 UTC on February 18, 2026.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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