Forecast for Edmonton, Alberta

THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING, SATURDAY 4 APRIL: The sky will remain overcast through the afternoon and evening, with a chance of light snow developing towards the late afternoon. Winds will blow from the east and southeast at 10 to 20 km/h, with gusts reaching 30 km/h. The high is expected near -1°C to 1°C, while the low will fall to -6°C to -3°C overnight. There is a moderate chance of seeing up to 1 mm of precipitation, which would likely fall as a dusting of less than 1 cm of snow. Confidence is highest for dry, chilly conditions, though a few model runs suggest a brief period of light snow could bring a very light coating to surfaces.

TOMORROW, SUNDAY 5 APRIL: Overcast skies will continue, with a strong likelihood of light snow or a rain and snow mix arriving by midday and continuing into the evening. Southeast winds will strengthen to 10 to 20 km/h, with gusts pushing between 30 and 50 km/h as the day progresses. The high will reach 0°C to 3°C, and the low will drop to -4°C to -3°C. You can expect up to 1 mm of precipitation, which translates to less than 1 cm of snow accumulation. While most scenarios keep the snowfall very light, there is a meaningful chance of heavier bands developing, so conditions could shift to a more persistent snowfall if moisture increases.

MONDAY 6 APRIL: Snow becomes much more likely, with periods of moderate to heavy snow expected from the morning through the evening. Winds will shift from the southeast to the northwest, blowing at 10 to 30 km/h with gusts up to 50 km/h. The high is expected to sit between 0°C and 4°C, and the low will settle at -4°C to -2°C. Total precipitation will likely range from 3 mm to 9 mm, bringing 1 cm to 6 cm of snow. There is a notable uncertainty in the exact intensity, as some model outcomes show a quick transition to partly cloudy skies, while others indicate a prolonged period of heavy snow that could quickly reduce visibility and make travel difficult.

TUESDAY 7 APRIL: A widespread snow event is highly probable, with snow likely to fall steadily from early morning into the late afternoon, and possibly intensifying to heavy at times. Winds will turn northwesterly, moving at 10 to 30 km/h with strong gusts between 40 and 70 km/h. The high will range from 0°C to 4°C, while the low will fall to -7°C to -1°C. Expect 2 mm to 12 mm of precipitation, which will likely produce 1 cm to 9 cm of snow. Confidence in the snowfall is high, but the exact accumulation and wind strength carry meaningful uncertainty, with some scenarios showing a rapid clearing trend and others pointing to a prolonged, windy snowstorm that could disrupt outdoor plans.

WEDNESDAY 8 APRIL: Conditions will vary widely, with a split between clear, very cold air and lingering overcast skies with light snow. Winds will generally be light to moderate, shifting from the northwest to the southwest at 5 to 20 km/h. The high will sit between 0°C and 5°C, and the low will drop sharply to -13°C to -1°C. Precipitation totals will likely stay up to 1 mm, resulting in less than 1 cm of snow. The main uncertainty revolves around the temperature and cloud cover, as some model runs show a deep freeze with clear skies, while others keep the area under a cloudy blanket with light snow flurries.