Environment Canada issued snowfall warnings for Banff, Canmore and surrounding areas on Wednesday afternoon. "An area of snow is moving through the Lake Louise and Kananaskis regions," the agency said in a release. The warning for the mountain areas included a cautionary note to drivers that visibility may be "suddenly reduced" during periods of heavy snow. The snowfall warnings are in effect for the following, specific areas:Banff National Park near BanffBanff National Park near Lake LouiseBanff National Park near Saskatchewan River CrossingClearwater County near Siffleur Wilderness AreaKananaskis Improvement District near Highwood HouseKananaskis Improvement District near Kananaskis VillageM.D. of Bighorn near Ghost River WildernessEnvironment Canada says it issues snowfall warnings "when significant snowfall is expected."

Source: CBC News October 11, 2017 15:53 UTC