Canada’s prairie provinces are bracing for a winter storm that is expected to bring blowing snow and limited visibility, including on major highways.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) said parts of Northern Alberta, including Edmonton, are expected to see up to 30 centimetres of snow on Dec. 17.
The agency says that snow fall will be heavy at times with “rapid accumulation” that could impact commutes. Heavy snow is expected to end in Edmonton later in the day.
Environment Canada also issued a blizzard warning for parts of Saskatchewan, saying the storm would bring “gusty winds and visibility frequently near zero” as parts of the province are expected to see up to 20 centimetres of snow with wind gusts between 70 kilometres and 90 kilometres per hour….