Icy roads possible with a flash freeze warning for parts of Alberta
The Tuesday morning commute may be a slippery one for some parts of Alberta, with a flash freeze warning issued Monday evening.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a flash freeze warning for a large portion of central and southeastern Alberta, including some heavily populated areas, just before 8 p.m. due to temperatures that are forecast to fall rapidly tonight.
Meteorologists say ponding water, slush, and any falling precipitation will freeze as the temperature drops. Brief snow showers overnight may cover icy surfaces, and icy surfaces will likely form quickly and could be challenging to detect.
“Be very careful if walking or driving,” the warning added.
Areas under the flash freeze warning include Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Red Deer, Lloydminster, Leduc, Beaumont, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Drumheller, and Hinton.
Looking at the forecast for Edmonton, snow is expected to begin late this evening and end after midnight, then partly cloudy. There is a risk of freezing rain late this evening and after midnight, and snowfall amounts between two and four centimetres are anticipated.
Wind will also become northwest at 20 km/h gusting to 40 km/h before becoming light after midnight, with a low of -16°C.
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Residents in Calgary, which as of writing is not under any watches or warnings, have a much smoother next 24 hours, dipping to -6°C tonight and jetting above the freezing mark to 4°C and mainly sunny for tomorrow.
Environment and Climate Change Canada
You can see the full list of ECCC weather alerts in effect for Alberta online.