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Edmonton experiences first major snowfall — just days before Halloween

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Digital, G. (2026, October 28). Edmonton experiences first major snowfall — just days before Halloween. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12123983/edmonton-snowfall-halloween/

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Edmonton received its first major snowfall just days before Halloween, with Environment Canada predicting up to 15 centimeters of accumulation by Thursday morning. The city issued special weather statements warning of the impact on traffic during rush hour, advising drivers to plan accordingly for changing road conditions.

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Edmonton experienced its first major snowfall just days before Halloween, with Environment Canada forecasting up to 15 centimetres of snow by Thursday morning in parts of central Alberta. The unusual early winter weather disrupted daily life, prompting officials to issue special weather statements and warn drivers about potential traffic issues during rush hour. Edmonton residents woke up on Wednesday to find their front lawns covered in snow, adding an eerie touch to Halloween preparations. Officials advised commuters to expect fast-changing road conditions and allow extra travel time.

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🔮 Get daily National news Environment Canada forecasters said upwards of 15 centimetres of snow could fall through parts of central Alberta by Thursday morning.

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Edmonton experiences first major snowfall — just days before Halloween · assertive framing

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The ghosts, ghouls and goblins on some of Edmonton’s front lawns were made even spookier by the chilling sight of Old Man Winter. asserted

ghosts → make → Winter

The city, days before Halloween, woke up on Wednesday to its first significant snowfall. asserted

city → wake → snowfall

Get daily National news Environment Canada forecasters said upwards of 15 centimetres of snow could fall through parts of central Alberta by Thursday morning. uncertain

centimetres → get → morning

The weather office has issued a number of special weather statements for the city and surrounding communities. asserted

office → issue → city

- Ontario pauses some skills training funding for unemployed people: career colleges asserted

Ontario → pause → colleges

Regina → approve → concerns

The snow was expected to have a significant effect on rush-hour traffic. asserted

snow → expect → traffic

Officials have urged drivers to allow for extra travel time and prepare for fast-changing road conditions. asserted

Officials → urge → conditions