Yellow Snowfall Warning Issued for Woodlands County Near Fort Assiniboine
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Woodlands County, forecasting up to 40 cm of snow and significant impacts on travel through tonight.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for parts of Alberta. The alert, issued by the national weather agency, remains in effect as heavy snow continues to impact the region.
Affected Areas
According to the source data, the warning specifically covers Woodlands Co. near Fort Assiniboine, Timeu, and Topland.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that travel will be challenging and should prepare for significant impacts on rush hour traffic. Environment Canada recommends continuing to monitor local alerts and forecasts. Severe weather can be reported via email at ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, by calling 1-800-239-0484, or by posting on X using the hashtag #ABStorm.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected to produce total accumulations between 15 and 30 cm. Some localized areas may see amounts reaching as high as 40 cm.
Timeline
The heavy snow is forecast to end tonight. The current alert is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 8:01 AM UTC on February 18, 2026.
Source: ECCC Official Notice