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Heavy Snowfall Warning Issued Across Alberta and Western Saskatchewan

Environment Canada forecasts up to 35 cm of snow in some areas, with hazardous travel conditions and sub-zero temperatures expected through Saturday.

  • Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings for much of Alberta and parts of western Saskatchewan, with snow expected to intensify through Friday night and taper off by late Saturday.
  • Calgary and Edmonton are forecasted to receive 15-25 cm of snow, while southeastern Alberta could see totals exceeding 30 cm.
  • The snowfall is linked to remnants of a bomb cyclone that impacted British Columbia earlier this week and has now moved eastward across the Rockies.
  • Officials are warning of dangerous road conditions, with reduced visibility and icy surfaces leading to hundreds of traffic collisions in Calgary and Edmonton since Wednesday.
  • Temperatures are expected to plummet, with wind chills making it feel as cold as -20°C, prompting Edmonton to activate its Extreme Weather Response to protect vulnerable populations.
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