Update - 10:35 a.m. January 16th
The snow squall warning has now ended.
Update - 9:25 a.m. January 16th
A snow squall warning has been issued for areas north of Red Deer including Ponoka County and the County of Wetaskiwin.
Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common.
Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.
Snow squall warnings are issued when brief but intense bursts of heavy snow will produce near zero visibilities.
Update - 4:20 a.m. January 16th
Environment Canada says a narrow band of snow squalls is expected to develop this morning, producing brief but intense snowfall, poor visibility and gusty winds to 80 km/h.
A snow squall watch has been issued for areas north of Lacombe including Ponoka County and the County of Wetaskiwin.
Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common.
Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather.
Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero.
Original Story:
Just after 3:30 pm, Wednesday, January 15th, Environment Canada issued a snow squall watch for areas including Ponoka County near Rimbey, Bluffton, and Hoadley
A narrow band of snow squalls is expected to develop by morning, producing brief but intense snowfall and gusty winds to 80 km/h.
Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero.
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