Following a stretch of spring-like weather, it appears winter has returned to Central Alberta.
A low-pressure system, and associated cold front, moved through the southern Prairies Sunday night bringing snow to parts of Alberta.
"The heaviest snow was in the Foothills and Rockies," said Rob Griffith, lead meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.
A snowfall warning had been issued for the region, with 10 to 20 cm of snow anticipated.
Griffith says the Red Deer region received between 2 to 4 cm, although some regions may have received more.
The snow is expected to clear up by this afternoon.
"This cold front wasn't super strong as far as the cold air associated with it," noted Griffith. "Temperatures are expected to rebound over the next couple of days in Central Alberta near the normals."
The high for Monday is plus one, with a high of plus three forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday.
However, the reprieve will be short-lived, as a stronger cold front is expected to move into Central Alberta starting Thursday night.
"That will bring a little bit of snow as well. Temperatures will drop to below normal and well below zero for Friday," said Griffith.
The low for Thursday night is minus 17 with a high of minus 8 for Friday and minus 7 for Saturday.
The normal high for this time of year is plus 2, with an average overnight low of minus 10.
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