Alberta Precipitation Levels

Precipitation that reaches the surface of the earth can occur in many different forms, including rain, freezing rain, drizzle, snow, sleet, and hail. Precipitation is a major component of the hydrologic cycle, and is responsible for depositing most of the fresh water on the planet. These reports contain summaries of current Alberta snowpack, precipitation, river flows, reservoir storage and soil moisture and their impacts on potential runoff in two areas, the plains and the mountains.

Current Alberta Precipitation Levels (source: Alberta Environment)

• Daily — Most Recent Daily Accumulated Precipitation Levels
• Weekly — Most Recent Weekly Accumulated Precipitation Levels
• Monthly — Most Recent Monthly Accumulated Precipitation Levels

Past Month and Seasonal Precipitation Levels (source: Alberta Environment)

• Latest Month
• Summer
• Winter
• Fall

Historical Precipitation Levels

• Click here… for historical monthly and annual precipitation amounts from Alberta Environment
• Click here… for historical weekly, monthly and annual precipitation amounts from Agriculture Canada

Alberta River Ice Observation Reports

Click here, for an overview of current and historical River Ice Observation Reports for the Athabasca River, Peace River and other rivers across Alberta.

Alberta Water Supply Outlook

Alberta Environment publishes the “Water Supply Outlook for Alberta“. These reports are prepared by Flow Forecasting, Evaluation and Reporting Section, Environmental Monitoring & Evaluation Branch of the Department’s Environmental Assurance Division.

Provincial Air Temperature Summary

Provincial Air Temperature Summary Report provides a overview of current air temperatures by river basin, as well as maximum and minimum air temperatures from yesterday to current values.

Provincial Reservoir Storage Summary

The Provincial Provincial Reservoir Storage Summary provides an overview of current reservoir storage conditions by river basin, as well as current capacity as a percent of average and a comparison to last year’s value.

Provincial Natural Flow Summary

Provincial Natural Flow Summary Report provides daily natural flow forecasts for various locations in the Bow, Oldman, Red Deer and South Saskatchewan River Basins.

Click here, for Alberta Environment’s Water Supply Outlook Overview.
Click here, for current Natural Flow Reports on the Bow, Oldman, Red Deer and South Sask. Rivers.

Mountain Snow Course Data and Historical Rankings

Click here, for an overview of current and historical Mountain Snow Course Data and Historical Rankings across Alberta.

Plains Snow Course Data and Historical Rankings

Click here, for an overview of current and historical Plains Snow Course Data and Historical Rankings across Alberta. 

Additional Information

Information Sources and Unit Conversions used by Alberta Environment in the Water Supply Outlook