Calgary and many parts of cental and Southern Alberta remain under a blizzard warning as an intense winter storm from the northwest moves through the area.

Snow began falling in Calgary shortly after 10:00 Sunday night, while areas north of the city started seeing snow as early as 8:30 p.m.

City crews laid down pickle, which is a combination of salt and gravel, on city streets throughout the day on Monday.

Police say that there were two injury and 25 non-injury crashes reported between midnight and 10 a.m. on Monday.

Environment Canada issued a blizzard warning on Sunday night and says the winter storm is expected to affect central and southern Alberta throughout the day and continue into Tuesday.

15 to 30 cm of snow is expected to fall in areas of the blizzard warning zone by the time the snow finishes on Tuesday.

The City of Calgary offers the following tips to drivers:

  • Clean snow and ice off your vehicle to ensure your lights and your windows are clear.
  • Give yourself extra time to reach your destination.
  • Reduce your speed and turn on your headlights.
  • Drive defensively.
  • Leave extra distance between you and the car ahead of you.
  • When road conditions are difficult consider using Calgary Transit.
  • Consider delaying your trip until the roads are in better condition.

The heavy snow could also prompt the city to call a city-wide Snow Route parking ban.

If the ban is called, residents will have to remove vehicles for up to 72 hours so plows can get through.

Conditions are also deteriorating in areas away from major roadways. At just before noon, Winsport announced that it would be closing Canada Olympic Park due to the severe weather.

The hill is scheduled to closed at noon on Monday and remain shut down until Tuesday.

Officials say that they made the decision to protect Winsport staff and guests to the facility.

Winsport expects to have the hill reopened on Wednesday.

Many Calgarians are doing best to manage in the winter wallop. "I'm adjusting - it's cold and I don't like it," one said. "The driving is not fun."

Others say that the wind chill is the worst, with the frigid temperatures cutting right through winter clothing.

It could be worse though, said another in the downtown core. "I always kinda look back and realize there there's been a lot worse. Maybe that -40 weather? I don't know what the temperature is now but -13 I think? But that's not too bad."

For updated storm information, visit Environment Canada – Alberta Weather Warnings.