It’s going to look a lot like winter in Calgary soon, with a weather system blowing through Alberta set to bring plenty of snow for some parts of the province.
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), snowfall warnings are in effect for portions of southern Alberta, with heavy snow expected to fall on Monday, Nov. 24.
Forecasters say that snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 15 cm is expected on Monday, with snowfall beginning Monday morning. Snowfall will be heavy at times, reducing visibility to below 500 metres.
Strong northwest winds will also develop in the afternoon, further reducing visibility in blowing snow before the snow dies off on Monday evening. Visibility will likely be reduced at times, and motorists are encouraged to prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.
Areas grouped into the snowfall warnings include Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Pincher Creek, Taber, Waterton Lakes National Park, and Cardston.
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As of writing, Calgary is not under a snowfall warning; however, we have the chance of seeing flurries start to fly as early as tonight, with snow in the forecast for tomorrow.
Snow is forecast to end in the afternoon tomorrow, turning into a mix of sun and cloud, with Calgary seeing amounts in the five to 10 cm range.
If you’ve been waiting patiently for snow in the city, you’ll like the current forecast for the upcoming week, with snow in the cards on Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28.
Environment and Climate Change Canada
You can view the full list of watches, warnings, and special weather statements on the ECCC weather information portal.
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