{"id":6390,"date":"2026-04-15T19:12:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T19:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/6390\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T19:12:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T19:12:10","slug":"spring-storm-brings-heavy-snow-to-the-prairies-with-10-20-cm-possible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/6390\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring storm brings heavy snow to the Prairies with 10-20+ cm possible"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Published on Apr. 15, 2026, 1:53 PM<\/p>\n<p>Winter returns to the Prairies, interrupting spring. A messy and cold storm is set to affect the region through Thursday<\/p>\n<p>A significant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theweathernetwork.com\/en\/news\/weather\/forecasts\/april-monthly-snowfall-averages-in-canada\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">mid-April snowfall<\/a> is set to impact the Prairies this week. Two rounds of snow are forecast, with the second system bringing strong winds and heavy accumulation. Hazardous travel is expected on the Trans-Canada and Yellowhead highways across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba through Thursday. Blowing and drifting snow could reduce visibility, with 10-20+ cm expected in some areas.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theweathernetwork.com\/en\/maps\/highway-conditions\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">road conditions<\/a> before heading out.<\/p>\n<p>Weather Highlights:<\/p>\n<p>Snow begins across southern Alberta Wednesday evening, then pushing across Saskatchewan and Manitoba Thursday with heavy snow and strong winds<\/p>\n<p>A large swath of 10-20+ cm of snow is forecast through Friday<\/p>\n<p>Travel hazards with blowing snow and reduced visibility is likely<\/p>\n<p>Snowy and messy conditions could disrupt Wednesday and Thursday commutes<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theweathernetwork.com\/en\/news\/weather\/severe\/manitoba-floodway-to-operate-as-soon-as-weekend-to-protect-winnipeg-from-2nd-red-river-crest\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Flood concerns grow in parts of Manitoba<\/a><\/p>\n<p>DON&#8217;T MISS: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theweathernetwork.com\/en\/news\/weather\/forecasts\/canada-2026-summer-weather-sneak-peek-el-nino-factor\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Summer Sneak Peek: El Ni\u00f1o may split Canada\u2019s summer in two<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Brace for difficult travel as rounds of spring snow hit the Prairies<\/p>\n<p>The first round of snow arrives with a low pressure system tracking across the central and northern Prairies, spreading snow from Edmonton through Prince Albert to central Manitoba through Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>A narrow band of 5-15 cm is expected, accompanied by blustery winds gusting 30-50 km\/h, leading to blowing and drifting snow in some areas.<\/p>\n<p><img url=\"\/\/images.twnmm.com\/c55i45ef3o2a\/1wR9NF09aW0dHQiNwJ5L04\/addb2cd6b1145da3acd8743fb247b153\/Baron_-_Prairies_precipitation_Wednesday_evening_-_April_15.png\" alt=\"Baron - Prairies precipitation Wednesday evening - April 15\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;object-fit:contain;object-position:center center;color:transparent\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Baron_-_Prairies_precipitation_Wednesday_evening_-_April_15.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The second and stronger system, developing over Montana, will combine with high pressure sinking in from the north.<\/p>\n<p>Snowfall will begin across central and southern Alberta Wednesday evening, continuing overnight and into Thursday as a more organized band spreads across southern regions of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Published on Apr. 15, 2026, 1:53 PM Winter returns to the Prairies, interrupting spring. 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