23-06-2025
Alberta's wild weekend weather: More than 100 mm of rain in many areas
Environment and Climate Change Canada says many areas in the foothills and eastern Alberta saw more than 100 millimetres of rain over the weekend. (Pexels/Pixabay)
Many regions saw more than 100 millimetres of rain from a weekend storm, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says, while others reported as much as 30 centimetres of snow.
The storm, which began on June 20, was focused mainly on the foothills and in many parts of eastern Alberta, the agency said.
According to online data, the most rain – 131.4 millimetres – fell in Cappon, a rural locality south of Oyen.
Other areas that saw more than 100 millimetres of rain over the weekend include: Azure (120 mm), Pekisko (116.1) and Stavely (114).
The Calgary International Airport and Canada Olympic Park each reported 69.5 millimetres of rain, ECCC said in its statement.
ECCC also reported snow on June 21 in Kananaskis Village and near Bragg Creek.
According to social media, 30 centimetres reportedly fell in the Highwood Pass.
The agency said third-party websites reported 109.7 millimetres of rain in Bragg Creek, 106.4 millimetres of rain in Eden Valley and 80.5 millimetres of rain in High River.
ECCC said the storm also brought high winds, with the windiest region being Milk River, where gusts of 87 km/h were recorded.
