Calgary Snow Storm: 29 Crashes, 5 Hit-and-Runs

0:00Calgary drivers crawled through the commute Thursday morning thanks to fresh snow and icy roads. Police tally 29 crashes from midnight to 8 a.m. with 15 involving injuries and five hidden runs. Environment Canada dropped a snowfall warning, forecasting 10 to 20 centimeters across the city. A heavy snow band stalled over southwestern Alberta, stretching from Canmore through Calgary to Strathmore. Officials stressed how tough travel would get, with slick roads, tough walkways, and major rush hour backups. Visibility dropped at times, turning simple trips into real hazards. The city kicked off his priority snow plan right away. Crews hit priority 1, routes first for 18 hours after the snow quits, like crowd-child trail and downtown bite pass that see over 20,000. Vehicles daily, meanwhile, provincial teams handled deer foot and stony trails. After that, they tackle priority two streets like Kensington Road, then school zones, while smoothing routes on residential roads to keep things moving, safer.

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