Possible Freezing Rain in Edmonton and Other Parts of Central and Southern Alberta | The Canadian News

Special weather statements were issued for much of central Alberta, including Edmonton and Calgary, on Tuesday afternoon due to the possibility of freezing rain.

the special weather statements They were issued by Environment Canada shortly after 3 p.m. for areas of the province that stretch as far north as Grande Prairie and Slave Lake, south to the Brooks and Medicine Hat regions.

Mixed rainfall with a risk of freezing rain is possible in affected areas Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning, according to the weather agency.

Edmonton’s chief global meteorologist Jesse Beyer said that similar to the freezing rain event in the city nearly two weeks ago, a cold, dry air mass is being replaced by warm, humid air from the Pacific.

“As the Pacific air mass moves further east, it will heat the upper layers enough to produce liquid rain,” Beyer said. “The timing of this precipitation event could cause liquid rain to fall onto a subzero surface and freeze on contact.”

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The greatest potential for freezing rain is in the areas between Whitecourt and Edmonton, according to Environment Canada. The weather agency said the potential for freezing rain in the Red Deer and Calgary regions is there, but less likely. And travel could be affected by freezing rain.

Beyer said that while much of the area under the special meteorological declaration will not be affected, all regions under the declaration have the possibility of seeing freezing rain.

Beyer said the freezing rain will be spotty, with some models suggesting two to three millimeters of rain for some areas under the statement.

Roads, sidewalks, and parking lots can be slippery.

“The mix of rain and snow looks to make its way over Edmonton around midnight, but our risk of precipitation remains after sunrise,” added Global Edmonton climate specialist Phil Darlington.

“We are also considering the possibility of some light snow; without significant accumulation, however, icy surfaces can be obscured by fresh snow. “

Less than two weeks ago, freezing rain had a major impact on commutes to work in the morning in Edmonton and the surrounding areas.

Edmonton Transit bus service was suspended for a period of time on the morning of Thursday, November 25.

Flights were also suspended at Edmonton International Airport for a period of time due to icy runways.

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