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Environment Canada Warns 15cm Snow, Disrupting Edmonton Traffic

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026, 14:54 UTC · How we work

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Environment Canada issued special weather statements for Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Camrose, Wetaskiwin and Evansburg.
A long-duration snowfall is forecast to start Tuesday afternoon and last until Thursday morning.
Environment Canada warned total snowfall could reach 15 centimetres across the region.
Officials said the wintery weather may significantly affect rush-hour traffic in the coming days.
Drivers were urged to allow extra travel time and prepare for quickly changing road conditions.

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Environment Canada issued special weather statements for Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Camrose, Wetaskiwin and Evansburg.
A long-duration snowfall is forecast to start Tuesday afternoon and last until Thursday morning.
Environment Canada warned total snowfall could reach 15 centimetres across the region.
Officials said the wintery weather may significantly affect rush-hour traffic in the coming days.
Drivers were urged to allow extra travel time and prepare for quickly changing road conditions.