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A storm in 2025 damaged transmission towers and lines in Southeastern Alberta. Photo sourced from CBC News, originally submitted by Dennis Van Nieuwkerk

What Counts as Extreme? Framing Weather Events for Grid Planning and Operation

BlogBy Sherry GaoFebruary 24, 2026

Heatwaves, cold snaps, tornadoes, earthquakes, are you hearing these terms in the news more often, or have personally experienced an impactful weather event? In 2025, Alberta alone faced some serious weather events that disrupted communities, forced evacuations, ravaged infrastructures, and left people without power. The power system is not immune from the threats of extreme…

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