Blowing snow advisory for Edmonton and area

Weather warnings for the Edmonton, Alta. area for Jan. 16, 2025.

Snow is moving into the Edmonton region from the northwest late this afternoon.

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Combined with gusts in the 60-90 km/h range, significantly reduced visibility is expected and that may continue through the afternoon/evening commute.

A blowing snow advisory has been issued for the city and surrounding regions, as well as areas from Edson/Whitecourt/Athabasca south and southeast through the Red Deer/Lloydminster and Coronation regions.

The advisory was issued by Environment and Climate Change around 3:45 p.m.

Radar indicates this storm could be worse for areas north and northeast of Edmonton than in the city.

The stormiest conditions in Edmonton are expected between roughly 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.