First snow hits Edmonton Saturday with wet flakes and gusty winds
Environment Canada warns of about 2 cm accumulation and travel deterioration as Thanksgiving weekend kicks off with winter's arrival.
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Winter officially arrives in Edmonton Saturday with the season's first snowfall — about 2 cm of wet snow and wind gusts up to 40 km/h.
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement Saturday morning warning of the incoming system. Snowfall amounts across central and northern Alberta will be "highly variable," the agency said, with greater accumulation likely in the southern foothills and along the U.S. border near the Cypress Hills.
In Edmonton specifically, the forecast calls for a high of 1°C Saturday and a low of -1°C overnight. Snowfall ends Sunday, when the high climbs to 4°C and overnight low sits at 1°C. Monday (Holiday Monday) brings sun and a high of 9°C, with temperatures reaching the mid-teens for the remainder of the week.
Motor Vehicle Operators are being advised to monitor Environment Canada forecasts and prepare for changing and deteriorating travel conditions over the long weekend. The snow may complicate Thanksgiving travel plans for those heading out Friday night or Saturday.
The facts
How much snow is expected in Edmonton on Saturday, October 10?
Environment Canada forecasts about 2 cm of wet snow in Edmonton on Saturday, October 10, 2026, with wind gusts up to 40 km/h.
When will the snow end in Edmonton?
Snowfall in Edmonton ends on Sunday, October 11, 2026, when temperatures are expected to rise to a high of 4°C.
What's the temperature forecast for Monday, October 12?
Monday, October 12, 2026 (Holiday Monday) will bring sun with a high of 9°C in Edmonton.
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