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High River, AB

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YELLOW WARNING - SNOWFALL

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High


Heavy snow will continue to intensify tonight. This heavy snowfall event will continue through Thursday for parts of central and southern Alberta, with total amounts of 15 to 30 cm. Locally higher amounts are most likely near the Hwy 9 corridor between Calgary and Coronation where upwards of 40 cm is possible. Poor visibility due to blowing snow is also possible in some areas tonight and Thursday morning, particularly east of Hwy 2 and toward the Saskatchewan border. Snow will end Thursday evening. Travel will likely be challenging. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will likely be reduced at times. Road closures are possible. Allow extra time for travel. If driving, turn on your lights, slow down and maintain a safe following distance. Take frequent breaks and avoid strain when clearing snow. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.

In effect for:

  • Foothills Co. near High River and Aldersyde

Current ConditionsObserved at: Azure

-8°C

More details
Temperature:
-8.2°C
Dew point:
-8.5°C
Humidity:
98%
Date:
Observed at:
Azure

ForecastForecast issued:

YELLOW WARNING - SNOWFALL

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High


Heavy snow will continue to intensify tonight. This heavy snowfall event will continue through Thursday for parts of central and southern Alberta, with total amounts of 15 to 30 cm. Locally higher amounts are most likely near the Hwy 9 corridor between Calgary and Coronation where upwards of 40 cm is possible. Poor visibility due to blowing snow is also possible in some areas tonight and Thursday morning, particularly east of Hwy 2 and toward the Saskatchewan border. Snow will end Thursday evening. Travel will likely be challenging. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will likely be reduced at times. Road closures are possible. Allow extra time for travel. If driving, turn on your lights, slow down and maintain a safe following distance. Take frequent breaks and avoid strain when clearing snow. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.

In effect for:

  • Foothills Co. near High River and Aldersyde

Detailed ForecastForecast issued:

Periods of snow
Thu, 16 Apr
-3°C
Periods of snow. Local amount 5 cm. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. High minus 3. Wind chill minus 14 in the morning and minus 5 in the afternoon. UV index 1 or low.
Night: Periods of light snow ending early in the evening then partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries before morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 9. Wind chill minus 5 in the evening and minus 12 overnight.
A mix of sun and cloud
Fri, 17 Apr
C
A mix of sun and cloud. High 6.
Night: Clear. Low minus 9.
Sunny
Sat, 18 Apr
C
Sunny. High 7.
Night: Clear. Low minus 8.
Sunny
Sun, 19 Apr
15°C
Sunny. High 15.
Night: Cloudy periods. Low plus 4.
A mix of sun and cloud
Mon, 20 Apr
18°C
A mix of sun and cloud. High 18.
Night: Cloudy periods. Low plus 5.
Chance of showers
Tue, 21 Apr
17°C
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 17.
Normals:
Max10°C.Min-2°C.
Sunrise:
6:40 MDT
Sunset:
20:32 MDT

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