13/05/2026
2:18p SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT ISSUED by Environment Canada
DATE: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
(Locations listed below description)
A major spring storm with strong winds and heavy snow is expected over Alberta.
An intense low will develop in Alberta beginning Wednesday morning and will cross into Saskatchewan on Thursday and through the day on Friday. Strong northwesterly winds with gusts of 90 to 100 km/h are possible across portions of East-Central to southeastern portions of the province beginning early Thursday morning.
In addition to the severe winds, potentially significant rain or snow will fall over northern parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The heaviest precipitation is expected to begin on Thursday morning with 20 to 40 mm of precipitation anticipated by Friday night. The highest potential for snowfall will be across northern Alberta and into North-Central Saskatchewan. Snowfall totals could exceed 20 cm in some locations.
Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is likely. Prepare for some disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities. Driving conditions will likely be very difficult. High-sided vehicles could be overturned by the wind. Secure loose objects. If outside, protect yourself from flying or falling debris.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
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NEW:
- Beaver Co. near Holden and Ryley
- Beaver Co. near Tofield
- Beaver Co. near Viking and Kinsella
- Camrose Co. near Bawlf and Rosalind
- Camrose Co. near Camrose and Bittern Lake
- Camrose Co. near Hay Lakes and Miquelon Lake Prov. Park
- Camrose Co. near New Norway Edberg and Ferintosh
- City of Lloydminster
- City of Lloydminster Alb.
- Co. of Minburn near Innisfree Lavoy and Ranfurly
- Co. of Minburn near Minburn and Mannville
- Co. of Two Hills near Myrnam and Derwent
- Co. of Two Hills near Two Hills and Brosseau
- Co. of Vermilion River near Dewberry and Clandonald
- Co. of Vermilion River near Islay and McNabb Sanctuary
- Co. of Vermilion River near Kitscoty and Marwayne
- Co. of Vermilion River near Paradise Valley
- Co. of Vermilion River near Tulliby Lake
- Co. of Vermilion River near Vermilion
- Co. of Wetaskiwin near Wetaskiwin Millet and Hwy 2
- Flagstaff Co. near Alliance and Bellshill Lake
- Flagstaff Co. near Daysland Heisler and Strome
- Flagstaff Co. near Killam and Sedgewick
- Flagstaff Co. near Lougheed and Hardisty
- Leduc Co. near Leduc Beaumont and Kavanagh
- Leduc Co. near New Sarepta and Rolly View
- M.D. of Provost near Czar Metiskow and Cadogan
- M.D. of Provost near Hughenden Amisk and Kessler
- M.D. of Provost near Provost and Hayter
- M.D. of Wainwright near Chauvin Dillberry Lake and Roros
- M.D. of Wainwright near Edgerton and Koroluk Landslide
- M.D. of Wainwright near Irma
- M.D. of Wainwright near Wainwright
- Strathcona Co. near Ardrossan and Cooking Lake
