There are several weather alerts for southern Alberta today. Photo by Stephen Strand
Southern Alberta is seeing a variety of different weather conditions today, prompting several weather alerts to be issued.
To the west of Calgary, Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for Kananaskis Country, from just south of Maligne Lake in the north to southwest of Longview in the south.
The snowfall warning was issued, because heavy snow is expected tonight, with roughly 15 cm of snow expected.
According to Environment Canada, the highest amount of snowfall is expected over higher terrain, including parts of Highway 93 and Highway 40.
Meanwhile, the communities of Banff and Kananaskis are expected to see less snowfall.
The snow is expected to taper off Tuesday morning, but roads and walkways are likely to be difficult to navigate, due to the snow.
Environment Canada warns that quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions can happen, so slow down, turn on your lights, and maintain a safe following distance.
There is also a Wind Warning issued for much of Southern Alberta, ranging from north of the Spray Lakes Reservoir in the north to the American border in the south. The wind warning also stretches from the Alberta/B.C, border in the west to east of High River and Forth Macleod in the east.
Environment Canada warns of wind with gusts ranging from 90 to 100 km/hr for today (Monday, December 8).
The win will weaken by Tuesday morning.
Due to the wind, Environment Canada warns that driving conditions will likely be difficult, and high-sided vehicles can expect to be pushed around by the wind.
Make sure to secure loose objects.
In the southeast portion of the province, there is a Winter Storm alert.
The alert is in effect from the Red Deer area in the north to the American border in the south, and from east of High River in the west to the Alberta/Saskatchewan border in the east.
Hazardous weather is expected tonight and Tuesday morning, because a cold front is moving in, which will bring heavy rain showers or flurries late tonight.
On top of that, there will be strong, northwest winds tonight in that area, with wind gusting up to 90 km/hr.
This weather is followed by temperatures quickly dropping below freezing in some areas, which will likely cause wet surfaces to freeze.
There are also brief periods of freezing rain or blowing snow are also possible in central Alberta tonight.
Due to the weather, icy surfaces may quickly develop and could be difficult to detect.
While driving in this area, high sided vehicles could be blown around by the wind, and flurries could cause visibility to suddenly reduce to near zero.
If you have outdoor activities or travel in that area, Environment Canada advises to reschedule.
To stay up to date on weather alerts in the province, click here.
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