Winter storm and snowfall warnings were issued for much of the province by Environment Canada on Thursday, as well as a travellers' advisory for anyone daring to venture out on the highways. The agency said the snow would be brought in by a low-pressure system off the Pacific on Thursday morning, before it sweeps across the province. Winter storm warnings reached as far north as Grande Prairie and Barrhead; east to Red Deer, Lloydminster, and Medicine Hat; south to Brooks and Okotoks; and snowfall warnings to the west for Rocky Mountain House, Kananaskis, and Crowsnest Pass. A winter storm warning was also issued for Edmonton, which is expected to see 15 to 25 centimetres, as well as strong easterly winds that will reduce visibility on the highways. The agency also encouraged drivers to ensure they have winter or all-weather tires and a winter emergency kit in their cars.

Source: CBC News March 01, 2018 14:48 UTC