Road Reports

Drivers in Airdrie are waking up to foggy conditions this morning, with visibility reduced in patches across the region. The fog is expected to dissipate later this morning, making way for mainly cloudy skies.

The QEII towards Calgary is experiencing reduced visibility, and area highways may have slick sections. Visibility is also expected to be reduced on some of Calgary's major roads, with icy sections. 

Shortly after 10 a.m., a fog advisory was issued for Airdrie. 

Four individuals were seriously injured in a two-vehicle, head-on collision on Monday evening near Airdrie. Police, however, underlined that no fatalities were reported as of Tuesday morning. All four people were transported to the hospital, with one individual being transported via STARS air ambulance. 

A Monday night collision southwest of Airdrie, which shut down a portion of the road, has been cleared.

On Monday night, Mounties confirmed that responders were on the scene of a two-vehicle head-on collision on Township Road 264 and Range Road 11, just southwest of Airdrie, just south of the intersection. 

Winter driving can significantly affect both physical and mental health as the days grow shorter and road conditions become more challenging. Cold temperatures, reduced visibility, and the monotony of snowy landscapes can make drivers more susceptible to fatigue and drowsiness.

Local RCMP and safety experts are offering tips to help Airdrie residents stay alert while driving during the winter months.

A multi-vehicle collision in the vicinity of 8 Street and 40 Avenue has been cleared.

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Airdrie motorists are reminded to drive to the conditions of the road as roadways continue to be slippery.

Friday morning on the roads for Airdrie motorists may be challenging as winter driving conditions persist.

Drivers heading onto the QEII both south and north of the city should be prepared for areas of highway partly covered in snow, with icy sections and snow accumulation on the shoulders. Blowing snow is also affecting the region, although visibility remains good. Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously and allow extra time for travel as snow continues to fall.

Despite earlier collisions on area highways around Airdrie and Calgary's major thoroughfares being cleared, motorists are urged to exercise caution on the roads. 

Foggy conditions and icy roads are also expected tonight, with poor visibility in some areas. Cloudy skies, a slight chance of flurries, and fog patches are in the forecast, with temperatures plunging to -22°C and wind chills near -27°C.

Foggy conditions and icy roads are expected tonight, with poor visibility in some areas. Cloudy skies, a slight chance of flurries, and fog patches are in the forecast, with temperatures plunging to -22°C and wind chills near -27°C.

Friday morning may bring flurries and lingering fog, clearing to a mix of sun and cloud by late morning. The high will reach -12°C, with a brisk south wind in the afternoon and wind chills easing to -19°C.

A thick blanket of freezing fog has settled over the Airdrie and surrounding area.

Near zero visibility freezing fog is occurring in some areas. Fog developed overnight and is expected to persist until late this morning. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for taillights ahead and be prepared to stop.

A multi-vehicle collision on the QEII highway near Bowden early Tuesday morning resulted in four people being injured and one animal being killed.

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