yellow warning - winter storm - in effect
Hazardous, blizzard-like winter conditions will end this evening.
Total snowfall accumulations will be between 15 and 25 cm. Local amounts reaching 40 cm are possible, particularly over parts of east-central Alberta. Strong winds, gusting up to 80 km/h in some areas, are causing very poor visibility in blowing snow.
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Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are possible.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
Consider postponing non-essential travel and outdoor activities until conditions improve. Take frequent breaks and avoid strain when clearing snow.
Varoitus voimassa ti klo 19:27 - ke klo 10:00
