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Calgary has been hit with hazardous winter conditions, prompting Environment Canada to issue a yellow warning on Tuesday morning.
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 the agency. Snowfall began Monday and is expected to end Tuesday evening.
Environment Canada says strong winds with gusts of up to 80 kilometres per hour can lead to very poor visibility. The agency says people in the affected area can expect visibility to be reduced to near-zero at times and potentially force the closure of roads.
Environment Canada recommends that people in the area consider postponing any non-essential travel and outdoor activities, and to avoid strain when clearing snow.
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Snow returns to Calgary after weeks of warm weather
The weeks of warm winter weather have come to an end in Calgary, where 15 centimetres is expected to fall by Tuesday evening. CBC’s Jo Horwood has the forecast and details on how the city is handling the fresh snow.
The Calgary International Airport says flight delays can be expected due to the poor weather conditions, and that some flights have been cancelled. It did not provide exact numbers.
The McKnight Boulevard N.E. exit ramps to southbound and northbound Deerfoot Trail were closed around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday “due to jackknifed semis,” according to Calgary police.
Chris Hewitt with the City of Calgary says crews have been out clearing snow since Monday evening, and that drivers can still expect winter driving conditions on their evening commute.
Calgary police say 68 collisions were reported from midnight to 12 p.m. Tuesday. Seven of those involved injuries, while nine were classified as hit-and-runs.