A snowfall warning that was issued on Tuesday afternoon for the Airdrie and Crossfield region has since been lifted.
The federal weather agency said precipitation will begin as a mix of rain and snow Tuesday afternoon before transitioning to heavy snow in the evening. While most areas are expected to receive between five and 10 centimetres, localized totals may be significantly higher.
"Snowfall amounts will be highly variable throughout the region," the alert said.
Environment Canada warned that visibility could be suddenly reduced during periods of heavy snow and that rapidly accumulating snow may make travel difficult in some areas.
"Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions," the agency said. It also advised residents to take frequent breaks and avoid overexertion when clearing snow.
The snowfall is expected to taper off by Wednesday morning.
The local forecast for Tuesday night calls for rain changing to snow late in the evening, with local snowfall amounts between five and 10 centimetres. Winds are expected to shift north at 20 km/h, gusting to 40, before becoming light overnight. The low is forecast at –3 C with a wind chill near –9.
On Wednesday, snow is expected to end in the afternoon, followed by cloudy skies and a high of –1 C. Winds will be light, up to 15 km/h, with a wind chill near –8. The UV index is 2, or low.
Periods of snow are forecast to return Wednesday night with a low of –7 C. On Thursday, the forecast calls for cloudy skies and a 60 per cent chance of flurries, with a high of zero. Skies are expected to clear Thursday night with a low of –14 C.
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