Snowfall Warning Issued for Calgary: Up to 15 cm Expected Through Monday Morning
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Calgary, forecasting 10 to 15 cm of snow with the heaviest impacts expected on the city's south side.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for the City of Calgary. The alert, issued by the national weather agency, indicates that heavy snow is expected to impact the region starting tonight.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic area under this warning is the City of Calgary. Forecasters specify that the heavy snow will mainly affect parts of the city’s south side.
What You Should Do
Residents should prepare for challenging travel conditions and reduced visibility. Environment Canada recommends monitoring updated alerts and forecasts. To report severe weather, you can email ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484, or post reports on X using the hashtag #ABStorm.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is forecast to move through the area, with total accumulations of 10 to 15 cm possible. Visibility is expected to be reduced at times during the heaviest snowfall periods.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately as of March 9, 2026. The snowfall is expected to accumulate through Monday morning, with the current alert scheduled to remain in effect until 16:32:49 UTC on March 9, 2026.
Source: ECCC Official Notice