Current Conditions - Edmonton, AB

Latest Weather News - Edmonton

• Cover your plants or move inside: Frost expected overnight across central Alberta

  Clearing skies overnight, combined with a cold air mass, will bring about overnight temperatures near or below zero and patchy frost is expected across central Alberta.

  Weather

  Jun 17
• Possible snow in Banff, Jasper national parks prompts special weather statements

  According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, snow is expected over higher elevations this weekend.

  Weather

  Jun 15
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• Fort Saskatchewan tornado warning lifts as storm moves away from region

  Meteorologists from Environment Canada first issued the tornado warning at 4:52 p.m. MDT as a severe thunderstorm tracked through the area.

  Health

  Jun 14
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• Canada braces for above-normal wildfire risk in June, July

  Canada is in a much better place than it was last year, but there is a risk of 'above-normal' fire activity in the coming months, officials warned Wednesday.

  Weather

  Jun 12
• Could cloud seeding help Canada fight wildfires?

  Some experts say cloud seeding has the potential to mitigate wildfires, but more research is needed to evaluate how viable and effective it can be in the future.

  Environment

  Jun 12
• Severe thunderstorm warning issued from Edmonton to Calgary on Tuesday

  Environment Canada predicted much of central Alberta would see severe summer weather on Tuesday afternoon, when a severe thunderstorm warning was issued from Edmonton to Calgary.

  Environment

  Jun 11
• Alberta records 5 tornadoes in 1 day

  Alberta recorded five EF0 tornadoes in one afternoon on Monday, June 3, 2024. They all occurred in central Alberta, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.

  Weather

  Jun 7
• Blowin’ in the wind: Why is Edmonton experiencing strong gusts?

  Environment Canada believes a rain storm that tracked through Edmonton earlier this week is the main culprit for much of the wind the city has been experiencing. 

  Weather

  Jun 6
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• Environment Canada confirms 2 tornadoes touched down in central Alberta

  Environment and Climate Change Canada officials confirmed Tuesday that two tornadoes touched down in central Alberta the day before.

  Environment

  Jun 5
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• Tornado spotted near Ferintosh as watch issued for funnel clouds, weak twisters in central Alberta

  Amanda Wolfe said she was sitting in her living room in Edberg, Alta., when she stepped outside and saw a funnel a couple blocks away.

  Weather

  Jun 3
• Above-normal May rainfall in Alberta ‘a good news story’

  Normal to well-above normal precipitation levels in May came at the perfect time for Alberta, said Environment and Climate Change meteorologist Alysa Pederson. 

  Canada

  Jun 3
• Drought conditions have eased, but Calgarians still asked to ‘make every drop count’

  While recent rain, hail and cooler temperatures in the Calgary area have eased some drought concerns, City officials are still urging Calgarians to limit their water use.

  Environment

  May 24
• Does Alberta have a wildland firefighter ‘retention problem?’

  The wildland firefighters' union says Alberta has a retention problem. A firefighter points to 'absurdly short contract lengths,' having to reapply each year and inexperience.

  Canada

  May 23
• Edmonton experiences ‘banner month’ when it comes to mosquitoes

  So far, it's been a "banner month" for mosquitoes in the city, said Mike Jenkins, senior scientist with the City of Edmonton's pest management laboratory. 

  Weather

  May 23
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• Tornado warning briefly issued for portion of southeastern Alberta near Hanna

  A tornado warning was issued Thursday afternoon for an area of southeastern Alberta, and later downgraded to a severe thunderstorm warning.

  Weather

  May 16
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• Canada tourism struggling as wildfires rage: ‘The whole country is not on fire’

  Canada's tourism industry is trying to put on its Sunday best this week as one of its biggest challenges plays out in technicolour just a few hundred kilometres away: wildfires.

  Fire

  May 15
• Changing winds expected to help fight Fort McMurray wildfire that forced evacuation

  In all, about 6,600 residents from the southern part of Fort McMurray, a community of about 68,000 people, have been forced to leave their homes.

  Canada

  May 15
• ‘Panic and anxiety’: Western Canada continues evacuations as wildfires rage on

  Smoke from the numerous wildfires has also been causing reduced visibility and air quality issues in several prairie cities

  Canada

  May 12
• Wildfire smoke prompts air quality advisory for Edmonton and surrounding area

  An special air quality statement has been issued for the Edmonton region due to wildfire smoke that has drifted into the area from northeastern B.C.

  Environment

  May 11
• Hot weather in the forecast for Mother’s Day in Alberta

  Mother Nature will be providing Albertans with a gift of her own this Mother's Day weekend in the form of unseasonably warm weather.

  Weather

  May 10
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• Northern lights could appear across Canada as ‘severe’ geomagnetic storm nears

  Clear skies in your area could mean a spectacular display of northern lights, thanks to a severe geomagnetic storm expected to hit Earth.

  Weather

  May 10
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• Rainstorm ‘not enough’ to pull Alberta out of drought, expert says

  The rain event hitting much of Alberta for several days is well timed and well located but it's not enough to pull Alberta out of drought, experts say.

  Weather

  May 7
• Worried about flood damage to your home? Here’s what you can do

  For those worried about flood damage to their properties, experts suggest taking action to protect against the worse effects of extreme weather events.

  Canada

  May 7
• A month’s worth of rainfall in 48 hours expected in some parts of Alberta

  People living in southern Alberta are being warned to prepare for a significant storm that could result in 80 millimetres of rain falling in some areas.

  Weather

  May 6