Alberta Hit by Rare Summer Snow as Thunderstorms Batter the Prairies
Hey everyone, have you seen what’s going on with the weather across the Prairies lately? It’s been a wild ride—especially for Alberta, where we've just experienced something you rarely see this time of year: summer snow. That’s right. Snow. In July. And while that in itself is shocking, it's just part of a much larger and turbulent weather system moving across Western Canada.
To kick things off, we’re seeing widespread thunderstorms stretch from southern British Columbia all the way to western Manitoba. This has been bringing intense rain, thunder, and even the threat of large hail in multiple regions. On Monday alone, severe weather rolled through with a vengeance—cities like Calgary and Winnipeg saw heavy downpours, and the Interlake Region of Manitoba faced the potential for hail and flooding.
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What’s causing all this chaos is a deepening trough that’s sweeping across Alberta. It’s pulling in cold air from the north, causing temperatures to plummet dramatically—by as much as 10 to 15 degrees below seasonal averages. That’s what led to snow actually falling in the Rockies. Yes, snow in mid-summer. Places like Jasper and the Icefields Parkway, and even areas as close as 60 km west of Calgary near Banff, saw snowfall in the higher elevations above 2,000 metres. Travelers and anyone working outdoors in those regions were being advised to prepare for slippery roads and icy patches.
Back on the ground, the rain hasn’t let up either. Calgary could see between 20 and 30 mm of rain just from Monday night into Tuesday morning. That’s on top of an already water-logged July, which has dumped more than 100 mm of rain in the city—well over the monthly average of 66 mm. Red Deer, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Edmonton are also in the rain path, though totals vary depending on the area.
And just when you think it’s over—think again. Storm systems moving in from Montana into the Dakotas are pushing even more instability into the southern edges of Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Overnight storms could bring additional rain, wind gusts, and more hail. And while Tuesday is expected to be a bit calmer, it doesn’t mean the severe weather threat is entirely gone. Another storm band is forecast to stretch from southeastern Manitoba into parts of Ontario.
It’s been a dramatic weather event for the Prairies, and it’s not over yet. With conditions changing so quickly, weather alerts are being issued and updated constantly. If you’re out and about in these areas—especially in the mountains or on the road—it’s best to stay informed, stay cautious, and be prepared for anything.
We might be in the heart of summer, but Alberta’s mountains just reminded us how unpredictable the weather can truly be.
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