Calgary wind wreaks havoc: Power outages, traffic lights flashing red, and trampolines flying
Posted Apr 24, 2026 10:58 am.
Last Updated Apr 24, 2026 7:29 pm.
Gusting winds in some areas reached 90 km/h Friday and have caused various issues across Calgary, as a wind warning for the city comes to an end.
More than 3,100 customers in several southwest Calgary communities were without power Friday morning due to the wind storm.
The unplanned outage started around 9:40 a.m. according to Enmax. Customers in Glenbrook, Killarney, Glengarry, Shaganappi, Richmond, Rutland Park, Glendale, and Glamorgan were impacted.
Power was restored to all but 99 customers around 11:30 a.m.
Enmax confirmed to CityNews the cause of the outage was the wind.
“High winds like the ones we’re experiencing today in Calgary, can bring down branches or trees, which can be dangerous if they come into contact with power lines,” a representative said.
On scene at 3422 Richmond Road SW, CityNews observed a large tree fallen down in an alley that had come in contact with a power line.
Another issue reported was a trampoline carried from a backyard and landing just off southbound Shaganappi Trail just past Nolan Hill Gate NW.
Calgary police attended the scene to secure the trampoline.
Meanwhile, YYC International Airport says it is not experiencing any significant delays or cancellations due to the high winds.
“That said, weather in Calgary can always change, so we encourage passengers to keep watch of their flights with their airlines directly for any delays,” a representative said.
The airport says decisions to delay or hold flights depend on a combination of factors, including wind speed, wind direction, and aircraft type.
“From an airport operations standpoint, conditions thus far have remained below thresholds that would impact ground operations, such as de‑icing,” it added.
Given Friday’s conditions Enmax is out with a few safety reminders: If you see a power line on the ground or sparking, stay back at least 10 metres and call 911; and if a tree or branch touches a power line, don’t try to remove it — electricity can travel through anything in contact with the line.
Calgarians can call Enmax at 403-514-6100 to report a tree on a power line.
