Snow piling up in Calgary and southern Alberta as weekend storm kicks in

CALGARY – Snowfall is already creating slippery conditions throughout southern Alberta on Saturday as heavier snow arrives in Calgary.

The storm started to pick up steam in Calgary as of 8 a.m. and police have already responded to a handful of traffic collisions.

Highway reports show many roads in the southwestern Alberta region either partly or fully covered with snow.

Roads in southwestern Alberta are partly covered or fully covered in snow this morning. Snow plows are working to improve conditions. Drive with caution. (7:55am) #ABRoads #ABStorm #yyctraffic pic.twitter.com/OewcQz49s9

— 511 Alberta (@511Alberta) September 28, 2019

The province says crews are already out clearing roads, but drivers are reminded to respond to conditions appropriately.

Weather warnings and statements are also still in place for many areas in the southern part of the province including in Calgary, Kananaskis, Canmore, Lethbridge, Taber, Milk River, Crowsnest Pass, Okotoks, High River, Claresholm and surrounding areas.

Full details can be found online.

You can also check the current weather forecast on the CTV Calgary Weather page or download our weather app.

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  Tow truck drivers are also busy on Saturday, as the September snowfall is leading to slippery conditions in many areas.

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  The Calgary Police Service was called to the scene of this crash on the ramp from eastbound Stoney Trail to northbound Deerfoot Trail on Saturday morning. No one was injured in the incident.

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  Snow has begun to fall more thickly on Saturday in the City of Calgary. Environment Canada has lifted advisories in central and northern Alberta, but the bulletins remain in place in the southern regions.