4:30 am Thursday, January 31

Snowfall warning in effect for:

  • Co. of Wetaskiwin near Alder Flats and Winfield
  • Co. of Wetaskiwin near Pigeon Lake
  • Ponoka Co. near Crestomere
  • Ponoka Co. near Rimbey Bluffton and Hoadley
  • Clearwater Co. near Caroline and James River Bridge
  • Clearwater Co. near Rocky Mtn House and Crimson Lake
  • O'Chiese 203 Res. and Clearwater Co. near Sunchild Cree Res.

A slow moving frontal system will spread heavy snow from west to east across central Alberta starting this morning. This long duration snowstorm is expected to produce total accumulations of 15 to 30 cm by Saturday afternoon. This heavy snow will also bring poor driving conditions with limited visiblity. Drivers are urged to avoid any non-essential travel. 

Snowfall Warnings are issued when significant snowfall (10 cm or more within a 12 hour period) is expected.