Back-to-back storms bring messy holiday weather to the Prairies
Holiday travel across the Prairies may be impacted by hazardous conditions this week as back-to-back storms bring a one-two punch of snow and ice to the provinces.
Many areas across the Prairies are on track for a white Christmas as 10-20 cm of snow and icy precipitation are forecast during the holidays.
Central Alberta, including Edmonton, is expected to see heavier snowfall on Wednesday, with widespread amounts of 10-15+ cm.
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Snow will extend eastward along and north of the Yellowhead Highway on Wednesday night, reaching east-central Saskatchewan and central Manitoba by Thursday morning.
Stay updated on possible weather alerts and travel advisories during peak holiday travel times.
Snow spreads across Alberta Christmas Eve Wednesday
A series of storms are moving from the West Coast across the Prairies, bringing snow and icy precipitation through the holidays.
The first system is delivering snow across Alberta through Wednesday. Calgary could see 3-5 cm by Wednesday morning, with the snow lifting north and east throughout the day.
Edmonton is anticipated to receive 10-20 cm of snow from Wednesday afternoon into Christmas morning.
Central Saskatchewan and Manitoba's Interlake region will see 5-10 cm by Christmas morning.
Threat of icy conditions for Christmas Day Thursday
A second system will bring icy conditions to the southern Prairies on Thursday.
This storm will pull mild, moist Pacific air into the region, colliding with cold Arctic air settled at the surface. This setup may cause brief periods of freezing drizzle and ice pellets Thursday morning in southern Alberta and Saskatchewan, shifting east into southern Manitoba by evening.
While no major impacts are expected at this time, roads could become slippery, so caution is advised.