Residents of Chestermere should prepare for a return of winter conditions this week as a large low-pressure system is expected to bring significant snowfall and cold temperatures to the region beginning Thursday night, April 23, 2026.
According to Environment Canada, this system will track into the area and cause a sharp drop in temperatures, falling well below the typical seasonal high of 15°C for late April. Flurries are expected to begin near midnight on Thursday with an accumulation of 5 cm and wind gusts reaching 50 km/h.
The snowfall is expected to continue through Friday, April 24, with local blowing snow and wind gusts up to 70 km/h, which may create hazardous driving conditions and reduced visibility. Residents are advised that wind chill values could feel as cold as -10°C in the morning. Cold conditions will persist into Saturday, April 25, with a 60 percent chance of flurries and a low temperature dropping to -6°C.
The City of Chestermere encourages residents to stay informed on local weather risks by using resources such as the WeatherCAN app or monitoring Alberta Emergency Alerts. With wind gusts potentially reaching up to 90 km/h throughout the region, officials warn that travel could be disrupted, and visibility may be significantly reduced.
Drivers are reminded to monitor road conditions through 511 Alberta before heading out. This weather event follows a mid-April storm that resulted in numerous collisions across southern Alberta, including over 150 incidents in Calgary in a single day, highlighting the importance of caution during winter driving conditions.
