Delays possible as blanket of snow aims for Alberta, Saskatchewan
Prepare in advance for potential travel delays as a blanket of snow falls across portions of the Prairies late this weekend
Drivers should plan for slick roads and potential traffic delays late Sunday and into the Monday morning commute as a blanket of snow aims for the region. This includes Calgary and Regina.
A prolonged period of Arctic air will follow behind this system, locking in subfreezing temperatures through at least the end of November.
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Snow expected to begin late Sunday
We’re watching a low-pressure system expected to develop and track along the international border to close out the weekend.
Folks in southern areas of Alberta and Saskatchewan will sit on the colder, northern side of the storm, allowing for a period of accumulating snow to sweep across the region.
Expect snow to begin in the Rockies late on Sunday before pushing into the Alberta foothills during the overnight hours. Snow will spread east heading into early Monday.
A swath of 2-5 cm of snow is expected from Calgary toward the south and east, including Lethbridge and Regina. Some areas may see as much as 5-10 cm of snow, but the exact locations of the heaviest snowfall remain uncertain.
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This isn’t much snow—but a small coating of snow can be more dangerous on the roads than double-digit totals.
Drivers should expect a slow Monday morning commute, with travel impacts possible on the QE2 south of Calgary, as well as along the Trans-Canada Highway.
Behind this system lurks a surge of Arctic air that promises to send temperatures tumbling below the freezing mark for an extended period of time. Very cold conditions are likely by the end of next week into the following weekend.
Stay with The Weather Network for all the latest on conditions across the region.