Environment Canada is forecasting between 5 and 10 cm of snow for Wetaskiwin, Alberta, on Thursday, March 12, 2026, which is expected to create hazardous driving conditions. The heavy snow is part of an incoming weather system that will impact the community throughout the day.
According to Environment Canada, northeast winds will gust up to 50 km/h. These strong winds are expected to cause blowing snow and low visibility, which may lead to travel delays and a difficult commute for residents.
The City of Wetaskiwin handles snow clearing through a priority system to ensure major routes remain open. Under the Winter Street Maintenance Policy, crews focus on approximately 55 kilometres of the city’s 92-kilometre road network, specifically targeting main roads and emergency routes first.
Local residents are also required to help maintain safe walking conditions. City bylaws state that property owners must clear snow and ice from the sidewalks adjacent to their property within 48 hours of the snowfall ending.
