Don't let the warmer weather fool you, snow returns to Alberta soon
The rollercoaster ride for Alberta begins early in the week with above normal temperatures. Things quickly change as cold air funnels south, with the threat for snow in portions of the province by mid-week
Spring’s volatility will continue across Alberta over the next few days.
After starting the week with warm and double-digit temperatures across the south, the chance for snow chances returns as early as Wednesday. There's even the risk for some embedded thunderstorms ahead of the colder weather and snow.
RELATED: Canada snags its first tornado of the year and the credit goes to...
This may not be the last of April's snow chances, either. While there's still some uncertainty at this time, another band of snow could develop south of Edmonton on Thursday.
Snow threat returns to southern Alberta by Wednesday
Temperatures will warm into the high teens on Monday and Tuesday, with rainfall and the chance for embedded thunder moving through Edmonton and Red Deer later Tuesday evening.
By Wednesday morning, a cold front will send temperatures closer to the freezing mark, bringing snow back to the southern foothills.
There's also the chance for snowfall in Calgary Wednesday morning, extending south into Claresholm, Pincher Creek, and Lethbridge.
The snow will likely melt on contact, but with about 3 cm possible for areas in the southwest.
Across the higher elevations of the Rockies, between 5-15 cm of snow is forecast.
While the snow will clear out by the evening hours on Wednesday, that might not be the last of the April snow that falls. Some snow bands may develop on Thursday south of Edmonton, but there's still a lot of uncertainty at this time.
DON'T MISS: Get to know the hidden gems across Canada
Snowfall is not uncommon in Alberta for March and April. March is the snowiest month on average with 23.8 cm that falls, and April follows closely behind with 22.9 cm.
So far, 2025 has has seen below normal snowfall for the spring season.
Be sure to check back for the latest weather updates across Alberta