We’re only two weeks into fall, but western Alberta headed straight to winter Monday night.
The city and surrounding regions were hit with the first heavy snowfall of the season, making the roads and highways slick for morning commuters.
Calgary Transit reported Tuesday morning buses that travel on hills will have trouble navigating the slippery roads, so commuters with stops in the middle of hills are asked to wait at either the top or bottom.
Buses on routes 2, 3, 4, 5, 72, 73, 93, and 94 are currently on snow detour.
Two buses blocked the eastbound lanes of Memorial shortly before 7 a.m. Calgary Transit said buses on routes 2, 3, 4, 5, 72, 73, 93, and 94 are on snow detour Tuesday morning. (Tiphanie Roquette/Radio-Canada)
And the weather is showing no signs of letting up early, as Environment Canada currently has much of western Alberta under snowfall warnings.
According to the agency, general snowfall amounts between 10 to 25 centimetres are expected, but up to 45 centimetres could fall in the mountains.
Road conditions in and around Calgary as of 7 a.m. show the morning commute is likely going to be difficult, with slick roads and several accidents complicating popular routes. (Google Maps)
“Snow is forecast to taper off from north to south. Snow will end this evening in Jasper and by Wednesday morning in Pincher Creek,” Environment Canada said.
Snowfall warnings are currently in effect for:
- Airdrie – Cochrane – Olds – Sundre
- Banff National Park
- Cardston – Fort Macleod – Magrath
- Brooks – Strathmore – Vulcan
- City of Calgary
- Crowsnest Pass – Pincher Creek – Waterton Lakes Nat. Park
- Jasper National Park
- Kananaskis – Canmore
- Lethbridge – Taber – Milk River
- Nordegg – Forestry Trunk Road Highway 734
- Okotoks – High River – Claresholm
A man clears snow from a section of sidewalk along 14th Street S.W. early Monday morning. (John Gibson/CBC)
For up-to-date weather information, visit Environment Canada.