Snowfall warning for Calgary as season's first significant storm hits
A snowfall warning was issued for Calgary and its surrounding area Monday morning, with forecasts predicting up to 15 cm of snow.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued the warning just before 8 am, calling for localized amounts of 10 to 15 cm expected.
“Heavy snow will fall this morning and ease during the day. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas,” the warning stated.
“Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.”
Photos shared on social media showed a hefty blanket of snow gripping the city, as well as some traffic hiccups.
Good morning from Calgary!#yyc #snow ❄ pic.twitter.com/kWPg6ceXPc
— realtraveladventures (@realtraveladv) November 18, 2024
#MondayMotivaton #YYC pic.twitter.com/RrizhkO7C6
— Joe Jeremiah (@JoeJeremiah1) November 18, 2024
Calgary bus across entire south bound Ogden Rd at 80 Ave. At least eight buses stopped on SB Ogden not attempting hill @calgarytransit #yyc #yyctraffic pic.twitter.com/BiPHRSnFSb
— 🐮CowtownGirl🐮she/her🇫🇷🇮🇪🏴= 🇨🇦 (@CowtwnMama) November 18, 2024
Good morning #yyc pic.twitter.com/ZVhcn2apE0
— Rob 🤠 (@leaningcowboy) November 18, 2024
Pretty first snow ❄️, and it’s still coming down! Shovelling will be my AM activity ☃️… Hohoho …37 days to Christmas 🎄.#yyc #Snowfall#winter pic.twitter.com/GK5AT2WZw8
— Diane MD (@DianeMD_Calgary) November 18, 2024
Other areas under a snowfall warning Monday morning include Airdrie, Cochrane, Canmore, Three Hills, Diamond Valley, and High River.