Disruptive storm threatens the Prairies with 15-30 cm of snow, intense winds
A major storm is knocking on the doorsteps of the Prairies for midweek, threatening to disrupt travel with 15-30 cm of snow for a swath of the region
After a blustery start to the week in parts of southern Alberta, with impactful winds, parts of the Prairies will be dealing with a significant shot of winter weather for midweek.
On Wednesday and Thursday, a powerful and disruptive storm will track across the Prairies with 15-30 cm of snow and strong winds. Folks should brace for widespread road closures due to blizzard conditions and a flash freeze for parts of the region.
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Widespread road closures are possible, as are power outages, so plan ahead and consider postponing non-essential travel.
Wednesday will be the key day to watch
Wednesday brings a more intense, possibly disruptive Alberta clipper, with 15–30 cm of snow possible along key routes like the Yellowhead Highway.
Snow will begin in central Alberta including Edmonton early Wednesday morning, then easing by the evening. Snow will spread into southern Saskatchewan late morning, becoming heavy by the afternoon.
By Wednesday afternoon, the snow moves into southern Manitoba, intensifying through the evening. Snowfall will wrap up Thursday morning.
Winds will strengthen, with gusts of 110+ km/h expected across southern Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba by Wednesday afternoon and overnight.
These strong winds, combined with snow, could create whiteout conditions in southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba from Wednesday evening through the pre-dawn hours on Thursday.
A flash freeze is also likely for southern areas, with temperatures plunging by 15 to more than 20 degrees in just six hours.
Widespread road closures are possible, as are power outages, so plan ahead and consider postponing non-essential travel.
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