Edmonton weather: The ice crystal fairies delivered a beautiful coating of hoar frost

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A mix of sun and cloud. 30 per cent chance of flurries early this morning and this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 3. Wind chill minus 21 this morning and minus 7 this afternoon

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Mar 05, 2022 • 55 minutes ago • 1 minute read • Join the conversation

A cyclist navigates the heavy snow on a multi use path near 109 Street and 89 Avenue in Edmonton, on Friday March 4, 2022.
A cyclist navigates the heavy snow on a multi use path near 109 Street and 89 Avenue in Edmonton, on Friday March 4, 2022. Photo by David Bloom /post media

As of 9 am, it’s -14 C at the Edmonton Blatchford station with 4 km/h winds coming out of the south, southwest making it feel like -16.

I’m no different than my colleagues when I complain that March feels like the longest month of the year. I’m completely over winter and 100 per cent ready for spring.

The dump of snow this week was more than I expected and I’m still feeling the strain on my back from shoveling.

But waking up this morning to the feathery frost reminds me that winter in Alberta can sometimes hold a special kind of beauty. Don’t get me wrong though, I’m still ready for spring.

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Today’s forecast

Today: A mix of sun and cloud. 30 per cent chance of flurries early this morning and this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 3. Wind chill minus 21 this morning and minus 7 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low.

Tonight: Mainly cloudy. 60 per cent chance of flurries this evening and after midnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 9. Wind chill minus 8 this evening and minus 13 overnight.

Tomorrow: Clearing in the morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 2. Wind chill minus 12 in the morning. UV index 2 or low.

Sunrise: 7:13 a.m.

Sunset: 6:18 p.m.

normals

Average High: 0 C

Average Low: -9 C

Yesterday

Max: -7.8 C

Minimum: -15.6 C

Precipitation: 4.2 hmm

On This Day (1996-2020)

Highest temperature: 13.8 c in 2016

Lowest temperature: -25.0 c in 2014

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A city worker clears snow off the walkways of the High Level Bridge after a morning snowstorm in Edmonton, on Friday, March 4, 2022.
A city worker clears snow off the walkways of the High Level Bridge after a morning snowstorm in Edmonton, on Friday, March 4, 2022. Photo by Ian Kuckerak /post media
A city worker clears snow off the walkways of the High Level Bridge after a morning snowstorm in Edmonton, on Friday, March 4, 2022.
A city worker clears snow off the walkways of the High Level Bridge after a morning snowstorm in Edmonton, on Friday, March 4, 2022. Photo by Ian Kucerak /post media
A man walks along a snow-covered street in the Highlands neighborhood of Edmonton, after a snowstorm on Friday, March 4, 2022.
A man walks along a snow-covered street in the Highlands neighborhood of Edmonton, after a snowstorm on Friday, March 4, 2022. Photo by Ian Kucerak /post media
Motorists push their car out of the snow near 106 Street and 87 Avenue in Edmonton, on Friday, March 4, 2022.
Motorists push their car out of the snow near 106 Street and 87 Avenue in Edmonton, on Friday, March 4, 2022. Photo by David Bloom /post media



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