Environment Canada Issues Snowfall Alerts for Northern and West-Central Alberta

Environment Canada has issued a series of weather alerts for much of northern Alberta and a band of west-central communities. The alerts warn of significant snowfall moving west to east across the province, starting from Peace River on Monday morning and reaching Cold Lake by evening.

This weather system follows the Easter weekend, during which many travelers are returning home. In northern Alberta, snowfall is forecast to be heaviest tonight or Tuesday morning, with accumulations of around 15 cm expected in most areas. Near the British Columbia border, accumulations could reach about 20 cm.

The snow is projected to taper off by Tuesday evening.

the Rockies Further south, along the eastern edges of the Rockies, bands of heavy flurries are expected to affect communities from Jasper to Banff. These flurries are forecast to pass through overnight Monday and continue into Tuesday morning, with heavy snowfall reducing visibility and leading to rapid accumulation.

Local amounts of 5 to 10 cm are anticipated, particularly over higher terrain. Environment Canada has issued special weather statements for poor road conditions on Highway 93, including the Saskatchewan River Crossing area from Banff and Lake Louise.

Drivers are advised to prepare for changing conditions, turn on lights, slow down, and maintain a safe following distance. The weather system poses challenges for travel across affected regions, especially on major routes near the Rockies. No additional alerts have been mentioned for areas beyond the specified zones.

Updates from Environment Canada may follow as conditions evolve.