Winter storm brings snow from Rockies
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Parts of Alberta have plenty of snow on the way, with the forecast hinting at February weather many residents shudder at.
The vast majority of the province is currently under Environment Canada alerts for heavy snowfall, winter storms or extreme cold.
Winter isn't done with the Prairies yet. A major storm system is tracking across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, bringing heavy snowfall and powerful winds. Meteorologist Amandeep Purewal has
A majority of central and southern Alberta are under winter storm and snowfall warnings, with 10 to 40 centimetres expected starting on Monday.
Alberta RCMP have issued a tow ban on a section of the Queen Elizabeth II Highway between Edmonton and just north of Red Deer. In a news release Tuesday, police said the tow ban applies to the QE II from Edmonton southbound to an area just north of Red Deer.
As winter returns to Alberta, drivers are being urged to be cautious on the road. The Alberta RCMP issued a tow ban Tuesday for the QE II from Edmonton to just north of Red Deer. Authorities say blowing and drifting snow is causing reduced visibility and dangerous driving conditions that make tow operations too dangerous.
Much of Alberta is expected to be blanketed by between 15 and 25 centimetres of snow, with up to 40 centimetres possible in some areas, particularly in east-central Alberta, according to Environment Canada.
Cochrane is expected to feel the after effects of the winter storm that rocked southern Alberta on Tuesday for the rest of February.
A winter storm warning that had been in effect for Rocky View County near Airdrie and Crossfield ended Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., after heavy snow and blowing snow created hazardous travel conditions earlier in the day.
A powerful snowstorm has begun its sweep through Saskatchewan, with expected snowfall totals reaching up to 40 centimetres, accompanied by high winds.
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