Flagship section
Forty Below
Prairie and Calgary winter readiness. Real risk here is cold storms and local outages — not a global switch-off.
Should I plug in tonight?
Quick tool using a commonly cited ~−15 °C / 5 °F rule of thumb. Always defer to your vehicle manual.
Open block heater toolOutage maps (Alberta)
- ENMAX outage map (Calgary area distribution)
- EPCOR outages (Edmonton and other EPCOR service areas)
- ATCO power outage map
- ENMAX outages and safety (includes reporting tips; call 911 for downed lines that are sparking, on fire, or on the ground)
Roads
- 511 Alberta — highway conditions · map view
- 511 Alberta — Alberta.ca overview
Prairie kit add-ons
- Tested block heater cord and outlet
- Ice scraper, brush, blanket in the car
- Fuel above half when deep cold is forecast (when you can refill safely)
- Warm layers and a torch you can find in the dark
Use the blackout simulator in prairie winter mode for hour-by-hour prompts.
Never run generators, BBQs, or fuel heaters indoors. Stay away from downed lines. Not medical or electrical advice.