Rounds of snow coming for parts of Alberta while heat looms in the forecast
It’s going to be a snow-filled next few days for some parts of Alberta, while a blast of heat is in the forecast for others.
Looking at the Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Significant Weather Outlook, portions of Alberta are at risk of seeing some snow starting on Tuesday, March 17.
Tomorrow is also set to be the most active day out of the outlook period, with portions of southern Alberta set to see wind gusts anywhere from 80 to 100 kilometres per hour.
Sections of northern Alberta may see ice accumulation due to freezing rain, while the Icefields Parkway through to north of Jasper National Park is being targeted by 10 to 15 centimetres of snow.
ECCC Significant Weather Outlook
Turning to Wednesday, March 18, the outlook noted a stretch of northern Alberta from the B.C. border right to the Saskatchewan border may see ice due to freezing rain. Wind gusts will remain present for southern Alberta, topping out at 100 kilometres per hour, and the Icefields Parkway through to north of Jasper National Park is being targeted by 10 to 15 centimetres of snow.
ECCC Significant Weather Outlook
The snow risk and strong winds remain on tap for Thursday, March 19, with wind gusts expected to remain present for southern Alberta, topping out at 100 kilometres per hour, and the Icefields Parkway through to north of Jasper National Park is expected to receive 10 to 15 centimetres of snow.
ECCC Significant Weather Outlook
Grabbing a look at the major city centres in Alberta, the risk of snow is only present for today in Edmonton, before a stretch of above-average daytime highs and the chance of showers on and off during the work week.
The seven-day forecast for Calgary is even grander, with plenty of sunshine and numerous days in the teens for highs.
Edmonton forecast
Environment and Climate Change Canada
According to ECCC, the average high for Edmonton around this time of year is 3°C, while the average low is -7°C.
Calgary forecast
Environment and Climate Change Canada
According to ECCC, the average high for Calgary around this time of year is 4°C, while the average low is -7°C.
If you were curious about how the forecast for all of March is shaping up for Alberta, we got the scoop on what Albertans should expect. Looking at the long range, here’s what the next three months of weather may also look like in Alberta.