Break in Extreme Cold for Alberta; Calgary & Lethbridge Area Could See Up to 30cm of Snow This Week
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After enduring several days of extreme cold, Alberta is set to receive some respite starting Tuesday. This change will introduce milder air, which is expected to bring significant snow to parts of southern Alberta from Tuesday morning through Wednesday night and into Thursday morning.
Light snow is forecast to begin moving across the Rockies early Tuesday morning in the Foothills, gradually shifting southeastward throughout the day. Due to this track, Edmonton is likely to see little to no snowfall. However, the Calgary area will be affected as the snow advances into the region by Tuesday evening. The snowfall is expected to persist over Calgary for a full 24 hours, potentially accumulating up to 20cm by the end of the event.
Further south of Calgary, encompassing areas like High River, Lethbridge, and Taber, the snow is anticipated to continue for an additional 6-12 hours. This extended period of snowfall could lead to higher total accumulations, potentially reaching up to 30cm. There's also a chance that localized areas in this region could experience up to 35cm of snow by Thursday morning when the snow is expected to finally taper off.
