Yellow Snowfall Warning Issued for Woodlands County Near Fort Assiniboine

Source: ECCC · Woodlands County, Alberta

This alert is no longer in effect.

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 Woodlands County, forecasting up to 40 cm of snow and significant impacts on travel through tonight.

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Record type
Snowfall Warning
Affected area
Woodlands County, 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 Woodlands County, Alberta.

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for parts of Alberta. The alert, issued by the national weather agency, remains in effect as heavy snow continues to impact the region.

Affected Areas

According to the source data, the warning specifically covers Woodlands Co. near Fort Assiniboine, Timeu, and Topland.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised that travel will be challenging and should prepare for significant impacts on rush hour traffic. Environment Canada recommends continuing to monitor local alerts and forecasts. Severe weather can be reported via email at ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, by calling 1-800-239-0484, or by posting on X using the hashtag #ABStorm.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is expected to produce total accumulations between 15 and 30 cm. Some localized areas may see amounts reaching as high as 40 cm.

Timeline

The heavy snow is forecast to end tonight. The current alert is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 8:01 AM UTC on February 18, 2026.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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What is this ECCC weather alert about?
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Woodlands County, forecasting up to 40 cm of snow and significant impacts on travel through tonight.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by ECCC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Woodlands County, Alberta. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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