Calgary Braces for a Sudden Winter Shake-Up
So, here’s what’s unfolding across Calgary and much of southern Alberta right now — and honestly, it’s one of those rapid weather flip-arounds that catches everyone off guard. After a surprisingly mild weekend, where places like Claresholm were reporting temperatures as warm as 14°C, a sharp change is moving in. A fresh blanket of snow is expected to arrive late Sunday into Monday, and it’s setting the stage for a slippery start to the week.
The snow is expected to begin in the Rockies first, gradually spreading into lower elevations as Sunday turns into evening. By the time most people are waking up Monday morning, Calgary should be seeing snowfall rates close to 1 cm per hour. That may not sound like much at first, but during commuting hours, that’s more than enough to make roads slick and visibility tricky. Winds gusting up to 40 km/h are also forecast, which means blowing snow could make certain stretches of highway — especially in southern Alberta and Saskatchewan — even tougher to navigate.
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For Calgary residents, the snowfall outlook is a bit unpredictable. Depending on how the dry air and ongoing drought interact with this system, the city could end up with as little as 5 cm or more than 15 cm. It’s one of those events that could either be fairly manageable or unexpectedly messy. Meanwhile, nearby areas like Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Banff are set for around 10 cm, with ski resorts such as Nakiska, Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise, and Hidden Valley expected to receive up to 20 cm of fresh powder.
Over in Saskatchewan, snow is expected to develop early Monday morning as well. It won’t fall as heavily as in Alberta, but communities along and south of the Trans-Canada Highway — including Estevan, Assiniboia, and Swift Current — should see light accumulations throughout the day before it tapers off Monday night.
What makes this event more significant is what’s coming behind it: a surge of Arctic air poised to drop temperatures well below freezing for an extended stretch. Essentially, this snowfall is just the opening act before a full-on winter cooldown settles across the region through next week.
Calgary Transit has already announced a city-wide snow detour starting Monday, and it will stay in place until conditions improve. Drivers are being urged to slow down, turn on their lights, and leave plenty of room between vehicles, especially during the Monday morning rush.
Even though this isn’t a massive snowstorm by Canadian standards, sometimes a thin coating of snow can be more dangerous than a heavy dump. Monday morning is expected to be slow-going, and the best move right now is simply planning ahead and giving yourself extra time. Winter is making its presence known — and it’s arriving fast.
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