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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Northern Focus Weather Desk. Data from Environment and Climate Change Canada and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued multiple weather warnings for Edmonton as of early afternoon, with a freezing rain warning in effect for the city and a snowfall warning expected to take hold by tomorrow morning. Travel conditions will deteriorate rapidly through the evening commute.
What warnings are active for Edmonton right now?
A freezing rain warning for Edmonton today warns of ice buildup on untreated roads and sidewalks as a Pacific low-pressure system pushes warm air over a cold surface layer. Up to 5 millimetres of ice accretion is possible before the system transitions to snow overnight. A separate snowfall warning for Edmonton tomorrow calls for 15 to 25 centimetres of snow by late Thursday, driven by the same system stalling over central Alberta.
How should you prepare for the storm?
If you are heading out this evening, delay non-essential travel if possible. Freezing rain makes driving and walking extremely hazardous. For the snow arriving tomorrow, ensure your vehicle has an emergency kit and that sidewalks are cleared promptly. The city’s snow-clearing crews are on standby, but residential streets may remain unplowed for 24 to 48 hours. A tornado warning Edmonton today is not in effect — this is a winter event — but the storm’s intensity warrants attention to local alerts.
Will Edmonton schools be closed tomorrow?
School closures are likely given the predicted 15–25 centimetres of snow. Both Edmonton Public Schools and Edmonton Catholic Schools typically announce closures by 6:30 a.m. on their websites and social media. Check before heading out.
How does freezing rain differ from ice pellets?
Freezing rain falls as liquid and freezes on contact with cold surfaces, creating a smooth glaze of ice. Ice pellets bounce upon impact. Freezing rain is far more dangerous for power lines and driving because it bonds solidly to everything it touches.
Is this storm related to the polar vortex?
Not directly. This system is a Pacific low drawing moisture from the south, not a polar vortex collapse. However, the cold air already in place over Edmonton is what causes the rain to freeze on contact and the storm to produce such heavy snow totals.
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For the latest updates on the storm in Edmonton today, bookmark our Canada weather warnings page and check the snow storm forecast hub for hourly tracking of this system as it moves through the region. A freezing rain warning Edmonton today hourly breakdown is available through local broadcasters — we recommend keeping Environment Canada’s alert feed open on your phone through the evening.