Environment Canada Warns of Snow and Harsh Driving Conditions in Much of Central and Western Alberta | The Canadian News

Although there are still 37 days until winter officially begins, Mother Nature is showing her true colors as many head west to hit the slopes.

Just before 11 a.m. Sunday, Environment Canada issued special weather statements for central Alberta and weather warnings for much of the western part of the province.

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20-30 cm of snow expected in the Rocky Mountains for Monday

Some mixing is predicted for the next 24 hours, including snow, rain, and freezing rain.

About two to four inches of snow is expected for areas near Nordegg, Rocky Mountain House and Edson Monday night, while two to five inches can be expected for areas west and southwest of Edmonton, according to the government agency.

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Over Monday night there will likely be an additional 10-15 cm from the British Columbia border near Hinton and Grande Prairie east through Edmonton and into Saskatchewan for a total of 10-20 cm by Tuesday morning .


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Around 9 a.m. Sunday, the Lake Louise Fire Department tweeted saying there was a heavy snowfall that created poor visibility and slippery conditions on Highway 1 between Banff and Lake Louise.

Environment Canada said that starting Tuesday, winds will pick up from the northwest and snow is likely to blow or drift before the winds weaken later in the day.

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