Highway 63 Shut Down, Storm Slams Prairies

0:00Highway 63 South of Fort McMurray is shut down tight from brutal winds and blowing snow, turning that key route from the oil sands hub into a total no-go zone. Mounties are out there leading convoys of tow trucks to pull out stranded rigs and cars, battling the mess to get folks moving again. Drivers in the Edmonton area are under a snowfall warning, expecting 2-5 cm by Friday, with some spots piling up even more, and gusts. Making visibility a nightmare. This storm slamming the prairies hard, from Alberta through northern Saskatchewan and into Manitoba, while Calgary deals with its own wind. Alerts cops say stay off the roads if you can, and keep checking those weather apps. No major injuries reported so far, but the highway stays closed until conditions ease up drive smart and stay tuned for updates as this wild weather rolls on. Calgary News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.