Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for parts of southern Alberta and some areas could see as much as 20 cm before the weather system moves out of the area on Sunday.
CTV Calgary Meteorologist David Spence says the heaviest snowfall will be on Friday but flurries will continue off and on until Sunday.
The city will receive between 5 – 10 cm of snow on Friday and between 10 – 20 cm of snow is expected for the mountain parks and southern portion of the province.
A snowfall warning has been issued for Lethbridge, Taber, Milk River, Cardston, Fort Macleod and Magrath.
First responders say travellers should pack an emergency roadside kit if heading out on the highways this weekend.
The kit should include:
- Booster Cables
- Emergency lights
- Blankets
- Folding shovel
- Sand/kitty litter
- First aid supplies
- Protein bars and water
- Candles
- Waterproof matches
- Caution triangle
- Hand/foot warmers
Roads in and around the city are snow covered and motorists are advised to drive to the conditions and to maintain a safe distance between vehicles.
Calgary police responded to 162 crashes, eight involving injuries, between midnight and 4:15 p.m. Friday.
WEATHER AND ROAD RESOURCES
For updated information regarding weather warnings and watches, visit Environment Canada – Public Weather Alerts.
Click HERE for cold weather safety tips for pets from the Calgary Humane Society
For the latest on road conditions in Calgary, follow YYC Transportation on twitter or check the CTV Calgary Traffic Page HERE.
For updates on highway conditions, follow 511 Alberta on twitter, visit AMA Roads Reports and the DriveBC sites.
Download the CTV Calgary Sky Watch Weather App for real-time weather forecasts and video updates on conditions HERE.
For more information on the city’s snow removal process, click HERE.
