Drivers beware. Winter problems take purpose at components of Alberta and southerly Saskatchewan on Tuesday, as a reduced stress system brushes up throughout the area, and cold northwesterly air sinks in.
Snowfall warnings hold, with the danger for tricky traveling problems in locations of hefty, blowing snow.
“Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow,” states Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) in the snow caution.
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The heaviest snow total amounts are anticipated throughout the Alberta and Saskatchewan boundary, where as high as 10-15+ centimeters might accumulate via Tuesday.
Snow increases via Tuesday, danger of bad presence with gusty winds
For several locations throughout the western Prairies, Tuesday’s snowfall will certainly be the very first collecting snow of the period. That indicates traveling might be particularly complicated, as chauffeurs browse via the weakening problems.
Precipitation pressed right into Alberta throughout the pre-dawn hours on Tuesday, and as temperature levels decrease, an unpleasant blend of rainfall and flurries will certainly influence the district’s funding area. The proportion of rainfall to snow, along with temperature level, will eventually figure out just how much snow remains on the ground.
From Edmonton to Medicine Hat, 3+ centimeters build-ups are anticipated prior to relieving via the night hours.
The snowy capacity will certainly be better along the Alberta-Saskatchewan approach Tuesday, with cooler temperature levels and much less rainfall disruptions anticipated.
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Rain shifts right into snowfall for southerly Saskatchewan, consisting of Regina, throughout the mid-day and night hours.
Between 10-15 centimeters of snowfall is feasible along the Trans-Canada Highway in between Medicine Hat and Swift Current, Sask., with local quantities perhaps going beyond 20 centimeters, especially over the Cypress Hills.
The snow will certainly be coupled with gusty problems, with winds blowing in between 50-70+ km/h. This will certainly trigger in your area bad presence in blowing snow throughout the day, particularly southern of Highway 1.
“Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions,” ECCC includes.
Beyond Tuesday’s snow, temperature levels will certainly get on a constant increase by the end of the week many thanks to a south circulation and high stress relocating. Mostly reasonable climate is anticipated via Saturday prior to ending up being much more unclear late weekend break and right into very early following week.
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Stay with The Weather Network for even more projection info and updates on your climate throughout the Prairies.