Residents in Red Deer, Alberta, should prepare for a period of snow and freezing temperatures as a cold snap moves into the region this week.
According to Environment Canada, about 2 cm of snow is expected to fall on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Conditions recorded at the Red Deer Regional Airport on Tuesday afternoon showed temperatures of -6°C, though wind chills made it feel closer to -13.
The cold weather is forecast to stay through Thursday, March 26, 2026, with temperatures dropping to a low of -14°C and wind chills reaching -21. According to the Wind Chill Index, these conditions carry a moderate risk of hypothermia and frostbite for those outdoors for long periods without adequate protection, and the Alberta government advises residents to dress in warm, windproof layers.
To help keep the community moving, The City of Red Deer is using its Snow and Ice Control Program to clear 900 kilometres of roads. This winter, city crews are testing changes to how they plow snow to make it easier for people to get around the city safely.
Temperatures are expected to climb above the freezing mark by Friday, March 27, 2026, with a forecast high of 8°C under sunny skies. This warmer weather is expected to continue through the weekend, reaching 3°C on Saturday and 1°C on Sunday.
