Yellowhead County, Alberta, Canada Climate Change Severity

62
Very High
The current climate change severity in Yellowhead County is Very High, with a 17.2% 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


Yellowhead County Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

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Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Yellowhead County temperature has changed by around -44.6%, 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
35
66.6%

cloudyCloudy
1314
7.6%

rainyRainy
170
-100%

snowySnowy
42
-50%

mistyMisty
07
100%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Yellowhead County 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, Yellowhead County experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+4 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

-35.9 %


Change in average humidity

-19.0005 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

+100 %


Heatwave changed by

+5.5 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

-4.8 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

-0.5 km/h


These indicators show a dramatic increase in volatility and worsening conditions. Yellowhead County'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.

Yellowhead County Weather Forecast 30 Days (March - April 2026)
Yellowhead County, Alberta, Canada


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Sat. 14, Mar.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon-7°/-18°

Humidity Icon65%

Wind Icon7.2km/h
Sun. 15, Mar.
overcastOvercast

Temperature Icon-4°/-14°

Humidity Icon55%

Wind Icon9.4km/h
Mon. 16, Mar.
overcastOvercast

Temperature Icon2°/-7°

Humidity Icon67%

Wind Icon13.3km/h
Tue. 17, Mar.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon9°/-3°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon32.4km/h
Wed. 18, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon3°/0°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon25.6km/h
Thu. 19, Mar.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon9°/0°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon19.1km/h
Fri. 20, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon10°/1°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon22.3km/h
Sat. 21, Mar.
heavy snowHeavy snow

Temperature Icon-2°/-6°

Humidity Icon91%

Wind Icon14km/h
Sun. 22, Mar.
heavy snowHeavy snow

Temperature Icon0°/-7°

Humidity Icon86%

Wind Icon8.3km/h
Mon. 23, Mar.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon2°/-8°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon9.7km/h
Tue. 24, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers

Temperature Icon4°/-8°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon17.6km/h
Wed. 25, Mar.
light snowLight snow

Temperature Icon5°/-11°

Humidity Icon89%

Wind Icon19.4km/h
Thu. 26, Mar.
heavy snowHeavy snow

Temperature Icon-12°/-19°

Humidity Icon91%

Wind Icon16.2km/h
Fri. 27, Mar.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon5°/-5°

Humidity Icon89%

Wind Icon12.2km/h
Sat. 28, Mar.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon4°/-6°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon13.7km/h
Sun. 29, Mar.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon4°/-7°

Humidity Icon86%

Wind Icon12.2km/h
Mon. 30, Mar.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon4°/-7°

Humidity Icon87%

Wind Icon14.4km/h
Tue. 31, Mar.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon5°/-6°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon13.3km/h
Wed. 1, Apr.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon5°/-6°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon14km/h
Thu. 2, Apr.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon5°/-6°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon12.6km/h
Sun. 5, Apr.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon5°/-6°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon12.2km/h
Mon. 6, Apr.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon7°/-5°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon14.4km/h
Tue. 7, Apr.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon7°/-4°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon14km/h
Wed. 8, Apr.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon8°/-4°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon15.1km/h
Thu. 9, Apr.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon9°/-3°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon15.1km/h
Fri. 10, Apr.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon7°/-3°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon15.8km/h
Sat. 11, Apr.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon6°/-4°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon15.8km/h
Sun. 12, Apr.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon5°/-4°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon14.8km/h
Mon. 13, Apr.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon6°/-4°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon14.4km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onFri. 20, Mar.

10°C


Low will be onThu. 26, Mar.

-19°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onSat. 21, Mar.

91%


Low will be onSun. 15, Mar.

55%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onTue. 17, Mar.

32.4km/h


Low will be onSat. 14, Mar.

7.2km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onSat. 21, Mar.

4.6mm


Low will be onMon. 23, Mar.

0.02mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onThu. 19, Mar.

2


Low will be onWed. 18, Mar.

1