Edmonton weather: City activates extreme weather response as winter blast continues

Liam adam2022-11-29

Currently it is -15 C at the Edmonton Blatchford weather station with winds of 17 km/h from the north, northwest and a wind chill of -24.

Winter continues to blow through the Edmonton area with freezing temperatures and severe wind chills.

There is a 30% chance of showers today and overnight. Tomorrow there is expected snow, 2 to 4 cm throughout the day.

The wind continues to blow and makes temperatures much colder with wind chills in the -20 to -25 range for the next two days.

Take time to bundle up and give yourself extra time on the roads because this forecast is a recipe for slippery roads.

apelech@postmedia.com

cold streets

There are more than 2,600 people homeless in the city today, according to Homeward Trust Edmonton, and it’s cold snaps like these that can prove dangerous for those living outside. Keep them in your thoughts today, or perhaps consider making a donation to one of the local Edmonton charities – Boyle Street, Bissell Centre, Mustard Seed, Hope Mission and Salvation Army – that may have need supplies during these times.

Today: Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light near noon. High -12 C. Wind chill -23 this morning and -18 C this afternoon.

This evening: Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Periods of snow beginning late morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. Temperature stable near -13 C. Wind chill near -20.

Tomorrow: Snow. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming east 20 km/h gusting to 40 in the morning. Temperature dropping to -16 C in the afternoon. Wind chill -20 in the morning and -25 in the afternoon.

Sunrise: 8:24

Sunset: 4:21 p.m.

Normals:

Max: -3C

Minimum: -12C

Yesterday

Max: -9.6 VS

Minimum: -13.8 VS

Precipitation: 2.2 millimeter

That Day (1996-2020)

Highest temperature: 7.7°C in 2009

Lowest temperature: -29.8°C in 2014

📸 A look at Edmonton

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A baby hitchhikes in a winter stroller on Jasper Avenue in downtown Edmonton on Monday November 28, 2022 as wind chill temperatures dropped to -20. Colder temperatures are expected for the rest of the week in the Edmonton area. Photo by Larry Wong /Postmedia

Assured Income for the Severely Disabled (AISH) recipient Taisa McRorie (front right) hugs her disability support staff Natalia Young after Alberta Premier Danielle Smith (right) announced the restoration of indexation of government financial benefit programs. Taisa's mother, Leah McRorie (left), was very happy with the announcement. — Assured Income for the Severely Disabled (AISH) recipient Taisa McRorie (front right) hugs her disability support staff Natalia Young after Alberta Premier Danielle Smith (right) announced the restoration of indexation of government financial benefit programs. Taisa’s mother, Leah McRorie (left), was very happy with the announcement. Photo by Larry Wong /Postmedia

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) wears a limited-edition Turtle Island jersey during pre-game warmup Monday, Nov. 28, 2022 in Edmonton. The jerseys were designed by Edmonton Aboriginal artist Lance Cardinal. The jerseys will be auctioned off at a later date. — Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) wears a limited-edition Turtle Island jersey during pre-game warmup Monday, Nov. 28, 2022 in Edmonton. The jerseys were designed by Edmonton Aboriginal artist Lance Cardinal. The jerseys will be auctioned off at a later date. Photo by Greg Southam /Postmedia

A woman endures the -20 wind chill on 97th Street in downtown Edmonton on Monday, November 28, 2022. Colder temperatures are forecast for the Edmonton area for the rest of the week. Photo by Larry Wong /Postmedia

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Liam adam2022-11-29