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Latest Weather News - Calgary

• Alberta RCMP warn road conditions ‘poor across the province’ Wednesday morning

  Mounties said ice- and snow-covered roads were leading to issues in a number of areas.

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• Drought-resistant mosquito brings earlier possibility of West Nile virus to Alberta

  Usually, dry conditions mean fewer mosquitos, but this year some experts predict trouble from a new breed of mosquito that is a carrier of West Nile virus.

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  Apr 15
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• Snowfall warning in place for parts of southwestern Alberta

  Snowfall warnings are in place for parts of the southwestern Alberta with upwards of 20 centimetres of snow on the way.

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  Apr 15
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• From fire restrictions to bans: What Albertans need to know as the temperature warms up

  As Alberta prepares for what's expected to be a busy fire season ahead, many municipalities are restricting fire activities.

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  Apr 11
• Wildfires 2024: Canada ‘preparing for the worst’ after record season last year

  The federal government says it is taking measures to prepare for this year's wildfire season, noting that wildfire activity is already at above-normal levels.

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  Apr 10
• Canadian energy producers say they’re prepared for 2024 drought, wildfire risks

  Canadian energy producers say they are prepared and ready for what could be another spring and summer of drought and wildfires in Western Canada.

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  Apr 9
• Total solar eclipse: How to watch if you can’t see it in person

  Global News will be livestreaming Monday's total solar eclipse for Canadians who won't be able to watch it in person.

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  Apr 7
• Alberta’s irrigation district managers propose a $5-billion plan for water storage and conservation

  Alberta's irrigation managers are proposing a $5-billion plan for water storage and conservation in the province's south as the region faces an increasingly tight water supply.

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  Apr 5
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• Weather warning issued in Calgary as city braces for up to 30 cm of snow

  The weather agency warned people who will be driving as the snow falls that they should prepare for 'quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.'

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  Apr 4
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• Why climate change on the farm means a high cost for Canadian taxpayers

  Taxpayer money already supports the agriculture industry and some say the bill will go up as climate change-driven natural disasters make it harder for farmers to eke out a living.

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  Apr 4
• Skier killed in avalanche northwest of Banff

  A skier is dead after triggering an avalanche on a mountain northwest of Banff, Alta.

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  Apr 3
• Drought conditions in Canada could impact natural gas producers: report

  The report by Deloitte Canada identifies potential water shortages in Western Canada as a key risk facing the oil and gas sector in 2024.

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  Apr 3
• Cold weather, snow coming to Calgary starting Tuesday

  According to a special weather alert from Environment Canada, a multi-day snow event will come after an unseasonably warm Tuesday.

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  Apr 1
• Alberta RCMP urge drivers to prepare for changing road conditions this Easter long weekend

  With the Easter long weekend upon us, coupled with spring break for thousands of students across Alberta, RCMP are asking drivers to be prepared for busy highways.

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  Mar 29
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• Calgary police issue traffic advisory after crashes pile up in spring snow

  Crash scenes dotted the landscape on yet another icy commute in Calgary as the spring storm continued into its fourth day, with no end in sight until after the weekend.

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  Mar 22
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• Canada’s wildfire season off to an early start. Here’s what to expect

  After the warmest winter on record, parts of Canada are seeing an early start to the wildfire season with warnings about increased fire activity over the spring period.

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  Mar 22
• Crews continue clearing Calgary roads after snowfall warning ends

  As of 10 a.m. on Thursday, ECCC said Calgary International Airport received 22 centimetres, the most of the seven stations the federal agency reported.

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  Mar 21
• Snowy road conditions in Alberta persist Thursday after 52 collisions on QEII Wednesday

  "With the snow continuing to fall, RCMP expect poor driving conditions to continue," police said in a news release.

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  Mar 21
• Drivers face ‘less than ideal’ conditions on southern, central Alberta roads, highways

  At 9:45 a.m., the RCMP issued a news release to say officers were called to the northbound lanes of Highway 2 near Veterans Boulevard.

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  Mar 20
• Southern half of Alberta under snowfall warning expected to last rest of week

  ECCC advised people adjust their driving to match the changing road conditions, with the possibility for quickly-changing and worsening travel conditions.

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  Mar 19
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• Drought concerns in southern Alberta the focus of a new documentary

  A new documentary is bringing awareness to the water crisis in the Oldman River watershed, starting with its title: Dried Up, What Now?

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  Mar 19
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• Warm end-of-winter weather breaks temperature records in parts of Alberta

  The weather agency posted a summary about the number of warm weather records set in Alberta as the season shifts from winter to spring.

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  Mar 19
• Calgary takes steps to conserve water amid possible drought conditions

  As much of Alberta prepares for the possibility of drought, the City of Calgary is asking residents to conserve water. The city will also take steps of its own to save water.

  Environment

  Mar 19
• Climate change ‘speeding up,’ UN warns as Canada braces for early wildfires

  Climate change is “speeding up,” the head of the United Nations says as B.C. and Alberta prepare for an early start to wildfire season.

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  Mar 19