Updated on May. 13, 2025, 12:13 AM
Rain, snow and thunderstorms will pepper Alberta and Saskatchewan in the new week of May
Rain has finally returned to the Prairies after an extreme and dangerous beginning to the wildfire season.
Monday saw much-needed rain spread across the western Prairies, along with severe thunderstorms in Alberta and Saskatchewan–with tornado warnings issued in the latter, but nothing confirmed–with May snowfall warnings issued in Alberta’s Rockies, as well. Drivers are urged to prepare for the quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions as the snow picks up.
“If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance,” says Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) in the warning.
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Heavy snow prompts warnings in Alberta
Travellers at higher elevations near Kananaskis, and along Highway 93 battled the heavy, wet snow through Monday. The most snow is expected at elevations above 1600 m.
By Tuesday morning, white capped mountains are expected, as freezing levels dip below 1800 m.
Thunderstorm threat covers southern Saskatchewan
After a batch of tornado warnings issued Monday evening, southern Saskatchewan will continue to see the risk of severe storms will continue through the overnight period. The latter will see a line of storms develop in Montana and move in, expected to generate strong wind gusts, which can cause damage along the line of storms. The timing is projected in through the overnight on Monday.
