Motorists encountered slippery condition on city roads during the morning commute following Thursday's snowfall.
From 4:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Thursday, Calgary police responded to 113 crashes, 13 of which involved injuries.
City officials say 50 sanding trucks, two graders and dozens of plows have been deployed to address priority one routes.
Drivers in need of assistance along city roads could find themselves facing long wait times. According to the Alberta Motor Association, the wait for a tow truck as of 7:00 a.m. Friday was 16 hours and the wait for boost or flat tire replacement was two hours.
CTV Calgary weather anchor Kevin Stanfield says 5-10 cm of snow is expected to fall in Calgary starting late Friday night and continuing through Saturday.
According to Environment Canada, the City of Calgary received 12 cm of snow on Thursday with 7 cm of snow reported at the Calgary International Airport. Cochrane received 20 cm of snow, Priddis received 17 cm and 29 cm of snow fell on Kananaskis.
South of the city, drivers encountered heavy fog on Friday morning. Highway drivers are encouraged to visit 511 Alberta for the latest highway conditons.
