Road Reports

In southern Alberta, RCMP warns drivers about hazardous road conditions, particularly along highways from Airdrie to Red Deer, including Olds and Bowden.

Black ice and severe winds are making roads treacherous, with limited stopping ability over short distances. Drivers are urged to reduce speeds, drive cautiously, and avoid non-essential travel until conditions improve.

Stoney Trail at Country Hills Boulevard NW in Calgary has re-opened in all directions following a police incident.

Update: Stoney Tr at Country Hills Blvd NW, Calgary - OPEN from previous police incident. (4:30pm)#ABRoads #yyctraffic https://t.co/QwsQBGvTLk

RCMP in Central Alberta has lifted all tow bans that were previously in place due to extreme weather conditions. While towing services have resumed, road conditions in some areas may still pose challenges for drivers. Authorities are urging motorists to remain cautious.

This update follows the RCMP's travel advisory issued yesterday evening warning of extremely poor driving conditions along the Highway 2 corridor between Edmonton and Calgary.

Airdrie drivers should be prepared for hazardous road conditions if travelling north on the QEII this evening.

Road conditions on the QEII north of Airdrie, between the Junction with Highway 2A and south of Bowden, are partly snow-covered. Drifting snow and strong winds create bare wheel paths. While visibility remains good, slippery patches and reduced traction are possible, so drivers should stay vigilant and adjust their speed accordingly.

The blowing snow advisory has ended.

Late on Friday evening, residents in Airdrie and Crossfield were warned to prepare for hazardous travel conditions as Environment Canada issued a blowing snow advisory.

Alberta RCMP are urging motorists to stay off the roads as treacherous driving conditions caused by bad weather led to numerous motor vehicle collisions across the province yesterday evening.

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RCMP are stressing the importance of following travel advisories and staying off the roads when conditions are hazardous.

Drivers in Airdrie should prepare for worsening road conditions Friday as freezing temperatures and expected snowfall grip the region.

Mounties are urging motorists to avoid non-essential travel late Thursday as heavy snow and strong winds create hazardous road conditions across parts of Alberta.

A disabled semi that was causing traffic delays in both directions on Highway 9, about one kilometre west of the Highway 21 junction, east of Beiseker, has been cleared. 

Airdrie motorists are being urged to exercise caution. Due to worsening weather, road conditions are expected to deteriorate this afternoon and into the evening.

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