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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Canada Perspective Weather Desk. Data from Environment and Climate Change Canada and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
Expect a cool and mainly cloudy day across Edmonton, with the live forecast above showing the current conditions and any chance of showers. The North Saskatchewan River valley will see similar skies, so keep a light jacket handy if you’re heading out along the trails.
What is driving Edmonton’s weather pattern today?
A weak ridge of high pressure is sitting over central Alberta, keeping most of the region dry but drawing in low cloud from the west. The city’s location on the eastern edge of the Rockies means the air is stable, so any precipitation will be light and scattered, focused mainly toward the northern suburbs near St. Albert.
How will conditions change overnight and tomorrow?
Clouds are expected to thin after midnight as the ridge strengthens, allowing temperatures to drop near freezing in outlying areas like Sherwood Park. Thursday should bring more sunshine and a slight warm-up, though a trough moving in from British Columbia could introduce a few afternoon flurries by late week.
Will Edmonton see any snow this week?
Light flurries are possible late Thursday night into Friday as a weak system moves in from the west. Accumulations should be minimal—less than two centimetres—and mainly on grassy surfaces.
Is the air quality affected by the cloud cover?
No. Edmonton’s air quality index remains low-risk today. The cloud layer is not trapping pollutants, and calm winds from the northwest are keeping the air fresh across the river valley.
How does this compare to Calgary’s weather?
Calgary is seeing similar cloud cover but slightly warmer temperatures due to a weak chinook effect. Edmonton, being further north and inland, tends to stay a few degrees cooler under the same ridge.
Sources
For the latest conditions across the province, check the Canada weather hub. If you’re comparing conditions with other cities, see the Calgary Weather and Edmonton Weather pages for local details.