Alberta Winter Storm: Snow Blasts Homebound Travelers

0:00Travelers heading home after Easter are in for a rough ride in Alberta, with a set-in wintry blast hitting the province. Environment Canada warns of up to 20 centimeters of snow and some northern and northwestern spots, turning road slick and slowing everything down. The snow starts in Peace River Monday morning, pushing east to cold lake by evening across the north. Meanwhile, heavy flurries batter the Eastern Rockies from Jasper down to BAMF, dumping 5 to 10 centimeters overnight into Tuesday morning. Especially on higher ground. Visibility drops fast with these bands of snow making highways hazardous, particularly highway 93 near Saskatchewan River Crossing, BAMF, and Lake Louise. Officials urge drivers to slow down, keep lights on, and leave plenty of space between cars as conditions worsen quickly. No major accidents reported yet, but first responders are on alert, and locals are stocking up on essentials ahead of the storm. Travel disruptions could pile up if folks ignore the warnings.

1:01Expect us to note ease off by Tuesday evening, clearing the way for smoother commutes, but stay cautious out there until it's done. That's the story for today. Canada News Today, Driven by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.