Snowfall warnings span the Prairies, risk of difficult travel with 20 cm

Calgary: So, there’s a big snowfall warning for the Prairies right now. They’re saying we could see up to 20 cm of snow, which is a lot! It’s going to make traveling pretty tricky, especially with visibility dropping in heavy snow.

Drivers really need to keep an eye on the weather and plan their trips accordingly. With the holidays coming up, many folks are hitting the road, so staying updated on the conditions is super important. The heaviest snow is expected to fall Wednesday afternoon and evening.

In southern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan, the wind is going to be a factor too. Gusts could reach 40-60 km/h, which will blow the light, fluffy snow around. It’s going to be cold, so that snow will stick around.

Starting Wednesday, snow will roll in from Alberta’s foothills, bringing a few centimeters to Calgary. It’s the first real snow we’ve had this month, so it’s kind of exciting, but also a bit concerning. A weather system is moving south into Montana overnight, but it’ll keep snowing in central Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan.

Heavy snow is expected around Edmonton and heading towards Saskatchewan. By Wednesday evening, the snow should wrap up in Alberta, but Saskatchewan will still be getting hit. Areas south of Prince Albert, like Saskatoon, are in for a rough time with 15-25 cm of snow.

Environment and Climate Change Canada is warning that rapidly accumulating snow could make travel tough. Visibility might drop suddenly, so drivers need to be ready for changing conditions.

The wind is going to make things worse, blowing snow over highways and creating whiteout conditions. The worst gusts will be in southern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan, so if you’re out and about, be careful.

Wednesday evening could be a nightmare for commuters, especially with the early sunset making visibility even worse. And remember, don’t use high beams in the snow at night; it just makes things harder to see.

By Thursday morning, the snow should be done in Saskatchewan, but it’ll have moved into southern Manitoba.

As for temperatures, we’re looking at highs around -20°C and lows dipping into the -30s. It’s going to be a cold one! But don’t worry, there’s a brief warm-up coming before another cold snap hits just in time for the weekend.

So, keep your eyes on the weather and stay safe out there!