Poor visibility prompts tow ban on Highway 2 between Edmonton, Red Deer

A highway camera shows cars headed north of Red Deer on Highway 2 at 1:03 p.m. on Feb. 17, 2026. (Source: AMA Road Reports)

Alberta RCMP have issued a tow ban for Highway 2 between Edmonton and just north of Red Deer as police respond to several collisions in the area amid snowy road conditions.

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“Blowing and drifting snow is causing reduced visibility and dangerous driving conditions that make tow operations too dangerous,” read a media release from Mounties.

Police are also asking drivers to avoid travel on the highway until conditions improve.