Poor visibility, blowing snow expected in Edmonton and surrounding areas: Environment Canada

Cars driving in the snow in Edmonton on Dec. 24, 2025. (Brandon Lynch/CTV News Edmonton)

Environment Canada has issued a yellow advisory for blowing snow in Edmonton, St. Albert and Sherwood Park that may make roads hard to travel on Friday night through Saturday afternoon.

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A moderate-level warning appeared on the government website at 3:23 p.m., advising motorists of poor visibility with strong winds and temperatures which, with wind chill, may reach near -35 C by Saturday.

The advisory also says travel will most likely be dangerous because of near-zero visibility at times. People are advised to consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.

If driving, the advisory tells motorists to turn on your car’s lights, slow down and maintain a safe following distance.

The forecast calls for five to 10 cm of snow Friday night with light, blowing snow ending late Saturday morning.