Residents in Blackfalds, Alberta, should prepare for a snowy morning commute as a new weather system is expected to bring significant snowfall and gusty winds starting late Wednesday night, March 11, 2026.
According to Environment Canada, snow is likely to begin around midnight with about 5 centimetres falling overnight. Another 5 to 10 centimetres of snow is expected throughout the day on Thursday, March 12, which could bring the total accumulation to 15 centimetres.
The snowfall will be accompanied by eastern winds gusting up to 40 kilometres per hour starting Wednesday night and lasting into Thursday morning. These conditions are expected to create difficult driving situations for people heading to work or school on Thursday.
While the forecast calls for a notable amount of snow, there were no official weather alerts in place for the area as of Wednesday afternoon. Drivers are encouraged to give themselves extra travel time and to stay cautious on local roads as conditions change.
