Southern Alberta Welcomes Spring With a Snowstorm Bringing Over 20cm of Snow
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As we bid farewell to a weekend and Monday bathed in sunshine and mild temperatures across Southern Alberta, a dramatic shift awaits us. This change will manifest as a sharp plunge in temperatures—well into the double digits—and a blanket of much-needed snow, marking a return to winter-like conditions right as we step into spring on Tuesday.
The transition begins Tuesday evening as snow starts to develop along the Rockies with the arrival of colder air from the north. This snowfall is expected to spread southeastward through the evening and overnight, enveloping most of Southern Alberta in a wintry embrace. From Calgary, sweeping southeast through Brooks and Medicine Hat, right up to the Saskatchewan border, periods of heavier snow throughout Wednesday and into the overnight hours will make for a midweek dominated by what could be winter's last hurrah. Accompanying this snowfall, wind gusts nearing 50km/h could significantly reduce visibility, complicating travel with blowing snow.
The snowfall is set to persist into Thursday, by which time regions extending from Grande Cache to the outskirts of Edmonton will begin to see some accumulation. The western areas are poised to receive a notable 10-15cm of snow. As we move into Thursday evening, the snow will start to dissipate, though scattered light flurries could linger overnight and into the early hours of Friday, adding a final touch to the snowy landscape.
A widespread snowfall exceeding 15cm is anticipated to stretch from Jasper to Medicine Hat, encapsulating a vast swath of the province in a snowy blanket. A significant area, including Calgary, Strathmore, Brooks, Taber, and Medicine Hat, is bracing for an even more snowfall, with accumulations surpassing 20cm.
This impending winter revival serves as a stark reminder of the season's unpredictability, especially as we transition into spring. Residents across Southern Alberta should prepare for a sudden return to wintry conditions, with significant snowfall on the horizon, marking a sharp contrast to the mild weather enjoyed over the recent weekend and Monday.
