Winter Storm Warning Ended

Environment Canada

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A winter storm is bringing snow, strong winds, blowing snow and a rapid drop in temperatures to Central Alberta tonight.

Snow and strong wind gusts up to 80 km/h from the Northwest may cause poor visibility in blowing snow. Brief periods of near zero visibility are possible. Conditions will improve as the winds will taper off later tonight.

Temperatures have also dropped rapidly with the Northwest winds. Wet surfaces from the earlier precipitation may re-freeze causing icy conditions.

Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to abstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ABStorm.

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