A white Christmas in the forecast for Edmonton and Calgary, but not ‘perfect’
Global News
For most people who live in Alberta and are dreaming of a white Christmas this year, it appears they will get their wish.
Will we have snow on Christmas?
For Canadians, it is the enduring question at this time of year — and this year, it appears most Albertans who are dreaming of a white Christmas will get their wish.
Both Calgary and Edmonton have snow in the forecast on Christmas Eve day.
“Starting Wednesday, snowfall will be moving in from the south, hitting areas like Lethbridge and Medicine Hat in the early morning hours. Calgary will also see snowfall Wednesday morning, bringing with it approximately two to five cm of snow. It should clear out by the afternoon,” said Global Edmonton weather specialist Kabi Moulitharan. “That same system will move up to Edmonton in the early afternoon.”
On Monday, Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for Edmonton and areas west of the city, stretching from Fox Creek and Swan Hills and south to Rimbey.
The statement says, “a significant snowfall or 10 to 20 cm is forecast for central Alberta beginning Wednesday morning,” spreading east to the Saskatchewan border by afternoon and tapering off by Christmas morning. That means anyone planning a drive to visit family or friends for Christmas should be prepared for winter driving conditions.
“If you’re planning to drive, (Wednesday) morning might be better in order to dodge the snowfall,” said Moulitharan.
While the temperature is forecast to warm to -5 C in Calgary on Tuesday, it will dip again on Wednesday.
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