On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Environment Canada lifted a winter storm warning for Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, as snow and wind moved out of the area. This type of weather alert is used when conditions are expected to cause moderate or short-term disruptions to daily life and travel.
While the falling snow has ended, temperatures remain very low. On Wednesday morning, the temperature was -25.2°C with a wind chill making it feel like -35°C. Forecasters expect the wind chill to drop as low as -41°C overnight, which can cause frostbite on exposed skin within minutes.
The City of Fort Saskatchewan is focusing its snow clearing on major highways first. Road crews aim to have these main routes finished within six to eight hours after the snow stops falling, though blowing snow may still make driving difficult.
School bus service may also be affected by the extreme cold. Both Elk Island Public Schools and Elk Island Catholic Schools are monitoring weather thresholds, as buses are typically cancelled when temperatures reach -40°C.
