The winter storm warning continues to wreak havoc across the region.
511 Alberta reports of Highways 16 being in poor condition, as it is covered in snow and ice.
It all culminated when 511 Alberta issued a traffic advisory for Parkland County. 511 Alberta recommends that you stay off Highways 16, 16 A, 43, 44, 770 and 779 unless it is absolutely essential. They also warn of numerous emergency vehicles at several accident sites.
The winter storm warning continues to be in effect for most of the day. This morning’s freezing rain is expected to turn to snow this afternoon.
Environment Canada warns that the rapidly changing weather will also bring strong winds. Wind gusts up to 80 km/h will cause near zero visibility in blowing snow in the afternoon and evening. Conditions will improve overnight when the winds begin to taper off.
The high winds will also bring quickly cooling temperatures. Temperature drops of 10 to 15 degrees are possible in a short period of time. Environment Canada says that this, coupled with the wet conditions for the morning’s rain, will lead to even more icy conditions.
You can stay up-to-date on the road conditions at 511 Alberta.
You can also stay apprised of the weather alerts at Environment Canada’s website, or follow the weather alerts on Twitter.
Weather alerts for the Drayton Valley region are at @ECalertab48.
The winter storm warning is in effect for:
- Brazeau Co. near Drayton Valley and Breton
- Co. of Wetaskiwin near Alder Flats and Winfield
- Co. of Wetaskiwin near Pigeon Lake
- Leduc Co. near Calmar and Devon
- Leduc Co. near Warburg Thorsby and Pigeon Lake
- Ponoka Co. near Crestomere
- Ponoka Co. near Rimbey Bluffton and Hoadley
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