Today
Moderate0°C
Light snow
100% chance of precipitation
High 0°C · Low -4°C
Edmonton outdoor fall risk forecast
Icy sidewalk risk for seniors, updated throughout the day.
Snowfall alert
The first significant snowfall of the season continues.
A long duration snowfall event will continue through parts of central Alberta until Thursday morning.
Total snowfall amounts will vary significantly. Some localities may see upwards of 15 cm on colder surfaces.
Allow extra time for travel.
Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating road conditions.
There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic.
Details and advice
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on social media using #ABStorm.
Next 24 hours
High
Icy, slippery sidewalks are likely. Older adults should avoid unnecessary trips on foot.
Highest risk around 6 p.m.
Right now
-2°C
Light snow
Feels like -7°C
Updated Wednesday 6:12 p.m. MDT
Why this rating
- An official winter weather alert is in effect
- Snow or flurries make walking surfaces slippery from 6 p.m.
- Below-freezing temperatures keep any existing ice in place from 5 a.m.
Hour by hour
Each bar shows the outdoor fall risk for that hour.
- -2°C 6 p.m. Moderate. Light snow
- -2°C 7 p.m. Moderate. Light snow
- -3°C 8 p.m. Moderate. Light snow
- -3°C 9 p.m. Moderate. Light snow
- -3°C 10 p.m. Moderate. Light snow
- -4°C 11 p.m. Moderate. Light snow
- -4°C midnight Moderate. Light snow
- -4°C 1 a.m. Moderate. Light snow
- -4°C 2 a.m. Moderate. Light snow
- -4°C 3 a.m. Moderate. Light snow
- -4°C 4 a.m. Low. Light snow
- -4°C 5 a.m. Low. Cloudy
- -4°C 6 a.m. Low. Cloudy
- -4°C 7 a.m. Low. Cloudy
- -4°C 8 a.m. Low. Cloudy
- -4°C 9 a.m. Moderate. Light snow
- -4°C 10 a.m. Low. Cloudy
- -3°C 11 a.m. Low. Cloudy
- -3°C noon Low. Cloudy
- -3°C 1 p.m. Low. Cloudy
- -4°C 2 p.m. Low. Cloudy
- -4°C 3 p.m. Low. Cloudy
- -3°C 4 p.m. Low. Cloudy
- -3°C 5 p.m. Low. Cloudy
Coming days
Tomorrow
High-3°C
Light snow
100% chance of precipitation
High -3°C · Low -7°C
Friday
Low1°C
Mainly sunny
High 1°C · Low -8°C
Saturday
Low1°C
Cloudy
High 1°C · Low -4°C
Sunday
Low1°C
Cloudy
High 1°C · Low -6°C
Monday
Low4°C
Sunny
High 4°C · Low -3°C
Tuesday
Low6°C
Mostly cloudy
High 6°C · Low 0°C
Staying safe today
- Postpone errands on foot if you can, or ask for a ride or a delivery.
- Wear ice cleats over your boots if you must go out.
- Use a cane with an ice tip, and avoid curbs and slopes.
- Keep your medical alert button on you at all times, even inside.
- Caregivers: call or check in on older relatives who live alone.
SecurMEDIC in Edmonton, Alberta
Outdoor fall risk in Edmonton today: High.
Edmonton medical alert systems with fall detection
For seniors in Edmonton who live alone, and the families who worry about them, a SecurMEDIC medical alert device means help is always within reach after a fall. Press the button to speak with a professional operator.
- 100% Canadian since 2009
- No long-term contract
- 24/7 Emergency Response by Real People in Canada
- Canada-wide coverage
Three ways to stay protected in Edmonton
- Home medical alert device SmartSAFE Home™ with automatic fall detection, for seniors who spend most of their day at home.
- Mobile medical alert pendant SmartSAFE PLUS™, a waterproof SOS pendant for errands, appointments and walks around Edmonton.
- Medical alert watch with fall detection SmartSAFE EC100™, a waterproof, discreet watch that looks like an everyday watch.
Fall detection does not detect every fall, and false alerts can occur. Press the button whenever you need help.
Other cities in Alberta
How the Outdoor Fall Index works
Several times a day we get the latest forecast for each city and look for the weather that makes sidewalks dangerous: freezing rain and drizzle, ice pellets, rain on frozen ground, thaws followed by a refreeze, and wet or heavy snow. Uncertain precipitation counts for less. Official freezing-rain and winter-storm alerts raise the rating automatically.
The four levels
- Low Mostly clear walking; isolated icy patches possible.
- Moderate Slippery spots likely; take extra care.
- High Icy sidewalks likely; avoid unnecessary trips on foot.
- Extreme Dangerous ice; stay indoors if you can.
Questions and answers
What is the outdoor fall risk forecast?
It is a daily rating, from Low to Extreme, of how likely sidewalks, steps and parking lots are to be icy or slippery in your city. It is designed for older adults and their caregivers, because falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among Canadian seniors.
Where does the weather data come from?
Forecasts and weather alerts come from Environment Canada and OpenWeather and are refreshed several times a day. SecurMEDIC calculates the outdoor fall risk rating from that data.
Is the rating a guarantee?
No. Conditions can vary from street to street, and snow clearing and salting make a big difference. Always look at the ground in front of you, and follow local alerts and public health advice.
What should I do if an older relative falls?
If they may be hurt, call 9-1-1 and don't try to lift them. Keep them warm and stay with them. A medical alert device lets someone who lives alone call for help even if they can't reach a phone.
The Outdoor Fall Index is general public information based on weather forecasts. It is not a guarantee of ground conditions or medical advice. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.
Weather data provided by Environment Canada and OpenWeather.