Snow returns as colder air settles in

Alberta's legislature in Edmonton glows during sunrise on March 23, 2026. (Sean McClune / CTV News Edmonton)

Snowfall warnings are in effect for areas north and west of Edmonton, with 15 to 25 cm of snow expected today and Wednesday in those regions.

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The warning includes areas from Grande Prairie south to Hinton/Edson and east to Barrhead/Athabasca.

The mountain parks are also under a snowfall warning with the potential for closer to 30 cm of snow by midday Wednesday.

While Edmonton area and regions to the south and east aren’t under a warning as of this morning, we’re still anticipating a significant snowfall.

Edmonton will likely get 5-10 cm (possibly a bit more) of accumulation. The Red Deer region could see 5+ cm and east-central Alberta will get most of its snow tonight and Wednesday, with 10+ cm possible in a few spots.

Flurries should start later this morning or midday in Edmonton. But, the heaviest of the snow will push through the area this afternoon and evening.

Expect heavier periods of snow and gusty wind for the late-day commute.

Most of the snow should push north of Edmonton overnight. But, there’s a chance of some flurries early Wednesday and then another 1-3 cm of snow is possible in the afternoon Wednesday.

We’ll be done with the snow by late Wednesday in Edmonton. However, the cool spell will stick around longer.

Temperatures will settle in around -7 C this afternoon (wind chills near -15).

Wednesday/Thursday will have afternoon temperatures in the -6 to -10 C range.

Milder air moves back in for the end of the week with daytime highs around 0 C for Friday-Saturday.

Here’s the forecast for Edmonton and area:

Today - Cloudy. Snow starting midday.

Wind becoming NE 15-20 gusting 30-40 km/h.

5pm: -7

Tonight - Cloudy with periods of snow. Snow tapering off after midnight.

30-40 km/h gusts through the evening and overnight.

9pm: -8

Wednesday - Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries in the morning.

70% chance of flurries or snow in the afternoon.

Morning Low: -11

Afternoon High: -8

Thursday - Mix of sun & cloud.

Morning Low: -16

Afternoon High: -7

Friday - Partly cloudy.

Morning Low: -12

Afternoon High: 0

Saturday - Mostly cloudy.

Morning Low: -10

Afternoon High: -1

Sunday - Mostly cloudy.

Morning Low: -7

Afternoon High: 0