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.