Wood Buffalo, Alberta, Canada Climate Change Severity

62
Very High
The current climate change severity in Wood Buffalo is Very High, with a 19.8% worsening in the climate score compared to last 16 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to Feb. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100
°C (c)

Wood Buffalo Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

2026
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0%
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Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Wood Buffalo temperature has changed by around -17.5%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Feb. (Historical Vs 2026)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
34
33.3%
cloudyCloudy
119
-18.1%
rainyRainy
140
-100%
snowySnowy
311
266.6%
mistyMisty
06
100%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Wood Buffalo has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 62 (within the Very High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

62/100

Very High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Wood Buffalo experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+3 °C

Variation in annual rainfall

+264.6 %

Change in average humidity

-11.9 %

PM2.5 levels surged by

+5.8 %

Heatwave changed by

+2.06 day(s)

Coldwave changed by

-3.5 day(s)

Wind speeds changed by

-0.8 km/h

These indicators show a dramatic increase in volatility and worsening conditions. Wood Buffalo's Very High severity status requires urgent and immediate adaptation and mitigation strategies, particularly focused on managing extreme weather events, improving air quality, and ensuring water resources are adequate for the population.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Feb.

Wood Buffalo Weather Forecast 30 Days (March - April 2026)
Wood Buffalo, Alberta, Canada

Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Sat. 7, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers
Temperature Icon3°/-10°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon21.6km/h
Sun. 8, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers
Temperature Icon-8°/-14°
Humidity Icon86%
Wind Icon15.8km/h
Mon. 9, Mar.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy
Temperature Icon-9°/-26°
Humidity Icon84%
Wind Icon6.8km/h
Tue. 10, Mar.
mistMist
Temperature Icon-5°/-21°
Humidity Icon93%
Wind Icon6.1km/h
Wed. 11, Mar.
freezing fogFreezing fog
Temperature Icon-5°/-21°
Humidity Icon96%
Wind Icon15.1km/h
Thu. 12, Mar.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain
Temperature Icon-17°/-23°
Humidity Icon93%
Wind Icon17.3km/h
Fri. 13, Mar.
freezing fogFreezing fog
Temperature Icon-14°/-25°
Humidity Icon93%
Wind Icon11.9km/h
Sat. 14, Mar.
freezing fogFreezing fog
Temperature Icon-12°/-32°
Humidity Icon93%
Wind Icon6.1km/h
Sun. 15, Mar.
light snow showersLight snow showers
Temperature Icon-8°/-29°
Humidity Icon91%
Wind Icon5.4km/h
Mon. 16, Mar.
freezing fogFreezing fog
Temperature Icon-6°/-21°
Humidity Icon93%
Wind Icon17.3km/h
Tue. 17, Mar.
light snowLight snow
Temperature Icon-4°/-12°
Humidity Icon94%
Wind Icon14.8km/h
Wed. 18, Mar.
freezing fogFreezing fog
Temperature Icon-4°/-21°
Humidity Icon94%
Wind Icon5.4km/h
Thu. 19, Mar.
heavy snowHeavy snow
Temperature Icon-3°/-13°
Humidity Icon96%
Wind Icon13km/h
Fri. 20, Mar.
light snowLight snow
Temperature Icon-3°/-14°
Humidity Icon94%
Wind Icon7.6km/h
Sat. 21, Mar.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow
Temperature Icon-2°/-11°
Humidity Icon87%
Wind Icon16.2km/h
Sun. 22, Mar.
moderate snowModerate snow
Temperature Icon-2°/-11°
Humidity Icon90%
Wind Icon12.6km/h
Mon. 23, Mar.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow
Temperature Icon0°/-10°
Humidity Icon90%
Wind Icon13.3km/h
Wed. 25, Mar.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain
Temperature Icon0°/-12°
Humidity Icon87%
Wind Icon13km/h
Thu. 26, Mar.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow
Temperature Icon-1°/-10°
Humidity Icon89%
Wind Icon13.7km/h
Fri. 27, Mar.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow
Temperature Icon1°/-10°
Humidity Icon90%
Wind Icon14km/h
Sat. 28, Mar.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow
Temperature Icon2°/-9°
Humidity Icon90%
Wind Icon14.4km/h
Sun. 29, Mar.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow
Temperature Icon1°/-9°
Humidity Icon89%
Wind Icon13.3km/h
Mon. 30, Mar.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow
Temperature Icon1°/-9°
Humidity Icon89%
Wind Icon13.3km/h
Tue. 31, Mar.
moderate snowModerate snow
Temperature Icon3°/-7°
Humidity Icon87%
Wind Icon15.8km/h
Wed. 1, Apr.
moderate snowModerate snow
Temperature Icon2°/-6°
Humidity Icon88%
Wind Icon15.8km/h
Thu. 2, Apr.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow
Temperature Icon2°/-8°
Humidity Icon85%
Wind Icon14km/h
Sun. 5, Apr.
moderate snowModerate snow
Temperature Icon3°/-7°
Humidity Icon87%
Wind Icon14km/h
Mon. 6, Apr.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow
Temperature Icon5°/-6°
Humidity Icon88%
Wind Icon13km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onMon. 6, Apr.

5°C

Low will be onSat. 14, Mar.

-32°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onWed. 11, Mar.

96%

Low will be onSat. 7, Mar.

82%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onSat. 7, Mar.

21.6km/h

Low will be onSun. 15, Mar.

5.4km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onSun. 8, Mar.

10.4mm

Low will be onFri. 20, Mar.

0.1mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onFri. 13, Mar.

1

Low will be onFri. 13, Mar.

1

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