City activates extreme weather response as winter weather returns

Edmonton activated its extreme weather response on Monday with temperatures expected to drop drastically in the coming days.

As two days of snow starts, and ahead of a 20-degree temperature drop, Edmonton is activating its extreme weather response.

The activation started at 9 a.m. Monday and will last at least until Feb. 27, when the city will provide an update.

During this time, people needing to warm up can do so in city facilities open to the public, like rec centres and libraries, during their regular hours of operation.

It also means that a third overnight shuttle to homeless shelters will be added to the north route.

Although the Al Rashid Mosque typically provides additional shelter spaces during extreme winter events, it is unable to do so this time because of Ramadan.

More information about the city’s extreme weather response and resources is available online.

Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting between 15 and 25 centimetres of snow in the Edmonton area over Monday and Tuesday. Temperatures are supposed to reach the -20s C by Tuesday evening.