Significant Winter Storm Takes Aim at Alberta Starting Saturday With Up 30cm of Snow Possible
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As Meteorological Spring begins, Alberta is on the brink of experiencing a substantial winter storm that promises to bring a heavy blast of snow. Starting Saturday morning, light snowfall has started to sweep through Southern Alberta, making its way to the Edmonton area by early afternoon.
As the day progresses, the intensity of the snow is expected to intensify, particularly east of a line stretching from Camrose through Drumheller to Medicine Hat, extending all the way to the Saskatchewan border. This segment of Alberta is braced to receive between 15-25cm of snow, predominantly throughout Saturday afternoon and into the evening.
The end of this snowfall is expected by Sunday afternoon, although some areas might still witness light flurries lingering for the subsequent 24 hours. Accompanying this snowfall, wind gusts could reach speeds of up to 50km/h on Saturday, potentially leading to reduced visibility and blowing snow.
As the system extends its influence to the west, reaching into Saskatchewan and Manitoba, its impact will only broaden, bringing widespread snowfall and potentially blizzard conditions to various regions. Alberta's brush with this storm marks the beginning of what promises to be an eventful weekend across the Prairies.
