Winter Storm Warning Issued for City of Lloydminster; Up to 35 cm of Snow Expected
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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 the City of Lloydminster, forecasting heavy snow and blowing snow with accumulations reaching up to 35 cm through Tuesday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm
- 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 region. This alert indicates that heavy snow and blowing snow are expected to impact the area, creating hazardous conditions.
Affected Areas
The primary area affected by this alert is the City of Lloydminster.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that travel will likely be challenging due to the weather conditions. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Environment Canada recommends that residents continue to monitor local alerts and forecasts.
To report severe weather, you can:
- Email: ABstorm@ec.gc.ca
- Phone: 1-800-239-0484
- Social Media: Post reports on X using the hashtag #ABStorm
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is forecast to begin tonight, with total snowfall accumulations expected to fall between 15 and 25 cm, though local amounts could reach as high as 35 cm.
In addition to the snow, strong east winds gusting up to 60 km/h will accompany the storm. These winds are expected to cause significant blowing snow and poor visibility.
Timeline
The storm conditions are expected to begin tonight, February 17, 2026. The heavy snow is forecast to taper off and winds are expected to weaken by Tuesday evening, leading to improving conditions. The current alert is effective through 16:09:18 UTC on February 17.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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