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2 WEATHER ALERTS
YELLOW WARNING - SNOWFALL

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High

Heavy snow is expected today through Thursday for parts of central and southern Alberta, with total amounts of 10 to 25 cm. Snow will begin late this morning into early afternoon over the foothills and spread eastward this evening. Precipitation could begin as rain for some regions before quickly changing to snow. Snowfall amounts will vary widely, with general amounts of 10 to 25 cm by Thursday night. However, locally heavier amounts of 30 cm or more are possible. Poor visibility due to blowing snow is also possible in some areas tonight and Thursday morning. Snow will end Thursday evening. Travel will likely be challenging. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. If driving, turn on your lights, slow down and maintain a safe following distance. 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:

  • Rocky View Co. near Cochrane
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YELLOW ADVISORY - FOG

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High

Near zero visibility in fog is occurring over some areas. The fog is expected to lift later this morning. Travel will likely be hazardous in some locations. Be prepared for areas of near-zero visibility and allow extra time to reach your destination. 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:

  • Rocky View Co. near Cochrane
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Current ConditionsObserved at: Springbank Airport

Cloudy

Cloudy

-4°C

Wind:
calm
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Temperature:
-3.5°C
Pressure:
100.1 kPa
Dew point:
-6.3°C
Visibility:
16 km
Humidity:
81%
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Observed at:
Springbank Airport
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ForecastForecast issued:

2 WEATHER ALERTS
YELLOW WARNING - SNOWFALL

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High

Heavy snow is expected today through Thursday for parts of central and southern Alberta, with total amounts of 10 to 25 cm. Snow will begin late this morning into early afternoon over the foothills and spread eastward this evening. Precipitation could begin as rain for some regions before quickly changing to snow. Snowfall amounts will vary widely, with general amounts of 10 to 25 cm by Thursday night. However, locally heavier amounts of 30 cm or more are possible. Poor visibility due to blowing snow is also possible in some areas tonight and Thursday morning. Snow will end Thursday evening. Travel will likely be challenging. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. If driving, turn on your lights, slow down and maintain a safe following distance. 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:

  • Rocky View Co. near Cochrane
Follow:Regional ATOM feedRegional ATOM
YELLOW ADVISORY - FOG

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High

Near zero visibility in fog is occurring over some areas. The fog is expected to lift later this morning. Travel will likely be hazardous in some locations. Be prepared for areas of near-zero visibility and allow extra time to reach your destination. 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:

  • Rocky View Co. near Cochrane
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Detailed ForecastForecast issued:

Snow at times heavy
Today
-1°C
Increasing cloudiness. Snow at times heavy beginning this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming northeast 20 gusting to 40 near noon. High minus 1. Wind chill near minus 10. UV index 1 or low.
Snow at times heavy and blowing snow
Tonight
-8°C
Snow at times heavy. Blowing snow this evening and after midnight. Amount 15 to 25 cm. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low minus 8. Wind chill near minus 16.
Snow
Thu, 16 Apr
-4°C
Snow. Amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High minus 4. Wind chill near minus 15. UV index 1 or low.
Night: Cloudy periods. Low minus 10.
A mix of sun and cloud
Fri, 17 Apr
5°C
A mix of sun and cloud. High plus 5.
Night: Clear. Low minus 10.
Sunny
Sat, 18 Apr
8°C
Sunny. High 8.
Night: Clear. Low minus 7.
Sunny
Sun, 19 Apr
13°C
Sunny. High 13.
Night: Cloudy periods. Low plus 1.
A mix of sun and cloud
Mon, 20 Apr
15°C
A mix of sun and cloud. High 15.
Night: Cloudy periods. Low plus 1.
A mix of sun and cloud
Tue, 21 Apr
18°C
A mix of sun and cloud. High 18.
Normals:
Max11°C.Min-3°C.
Sunrise:
6:43 MDT
Sunset:
20:34 MDT

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