The City of Edmonton is activating its extreme weather response to help keep vulnerable Edmontonians safe during the cold weather expected in the coming days. The response starts on Monday, December 30, 2024 at 9 a.m., and is expected to end on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 9 a.m. The response will be extended if weather conditions remain extremely cold beyond this timeframe.
An Extreme Weather Alert is issued when sustained temperatures reach -20 or lower with the windchill and are forecasted to have a duration of three consecutive nights or longer.
If you see someone sheltering outside, please call 211 immediately and ask for the Crisis Diversion Team.
Additional information is available at edmonton.ca/ExtremeWeather.
