Residents in Beaumont, Alberta, should prepare for 5 to 10 cm of snow on March 12, 2026, as a winter weather system moves through the area. The snowfall is expected to continue throughout the day with temperatures dropping to -10°C by the afternoon.
According to Environment Canada, the local accumulation will reach levels that trigger extra road maintenance. The City of Beaumont starts 24/7 snow and ice control operations once 5 cm of snow has fallen or if the wind causes significant drifting.
Drivers should be ready for difficult travel conditions and are reminded that it is a traffic violation to drive with snow or ice on their vehicles. City crews will focus their efforts on the busiest main roads first to help keep traffic moving safely.
Local residents have a responsibility to clear snow and ice from the sidewalks around their property within 48 hours of the snowfall ending. People should also keep an eye out for temporary parking bans, which the city uses to help snow plows clear residential streets more efficiently.
