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Environment Canada has issued a heavy snowfall warning for Edmonton today, with total accumulations of 15 to 25 centimetres expected through the afternoon, sharply reducing visibility and making roads hazardous. This is one of the strongest winter storms of the season so far, prompting travel advisories across the city.
What is the current weather warning for Edmonton?
The active warning is a snowfall warning for Edmonton and surrounding regions, effective from late morning through tonight. Snowfall rates of 2 to 4 centimetres per hour, combined with easterly wind gusts up to 50 km/h, will create near-whiteout conditions at times. Motorists should expect rapidly changing visibility on the Anthony Henday Drive and Whitemud Drive.
How does this compare to other recent warnings?
Unlike the freezing rain warning edmonton today scenario that sometimes precedes such events, this storm is all snow. No tornado warning edmonton today is in effect—this is a pure winter storm. The storm in edmonton today is a classic Alberta clipper, moving eastward by evening.
When will conditions improve?
Snow is expected to taper off after midnight, but strong winds may cause drifting and lingering visibility issues into Saturday morning. The edmonton weather warning tomorrow is expected to be lifted by Saturday afternoon as the system clears. Cold temperatures around –12°C will follow, so surfaces remain slippery.
Could this become a blizzard warning?
Blizzard criteria require sustained winds of at least 40 km/h combined with heavy snow for four hours or more. Current forecasts show winds below that threshold, so a blizzard warning is unlikely for this event.
Are school buses cancelled today?
Several school boards in the Edmonton area have already cancelled bus services for the afternoon. Check your district’s website for updates. Parents are advised to allow extra time for pick-up and drop-off.
Where can I see Edmonton weather warning today hourly updates?
Environment Canada provides hourly observed conditions and alerts on its website. For detailed hourly breakdowns, the “Edmonton” page at weather.gc.ca includes station reports from Edmonton International Airport.
Sources
For broader coverage of conditions across the country, visit our Canada weather hub or see the latest Canada weather warnings. If you are specifically tracking winter storm events, our snow storm weather forecast page has further details. Additional context on severe weather patterns is available at the weather warning guide.