We are moving closer and closer to welcoming December in Alberta, and some parts of the province are staring down a chilly forecast with a decent amount of snow on the way.

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), snowfall warnings are in effect for portions of western Alberta, with heavy snow expected to fall right into Monday, Nov. 24, in some areas.

Forecasters note that heavy snow is expected this weekend, with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm for Highway 93, with snow intensifying tonight.

The heaviest snow is expected over higher elevations along Highway 93 on Sunday, and snow will end from north to south Sunday night in that area. Travel will likely be challenging, and roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will likely be reduced at times.

Some areas of Clearwater County and Yellowhead County in west-central Alberta are also under a snowfall warning, with snow set to fall starting tonight through Monday morning, with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm expected.

Sections of Highway 40 north of Nordegg will see snowfall first beginning this evening, spreading southward tomorrow.

Snowfall will continue until early Monday morning. Roads and walkways will likely be challenging to navigate due to accumulating snow, and motorists are encouraged to prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.

Luckily, the heavy snow is set to stay away from major cities like Edmonton and Calgary; however, snow is still on the horizon for YEG and YYC as we wrap up the weekend.

Environment and Climate Change Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada

You can view the full list of watches, warnings, and special weather statements on the ECCC weather information portal.

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