Road Reports

With the snow anticipated to stop near midnight, along with the drop in temperatures, motorists can expect that driving conditions throughout the evening may change and become hazardous.

Although the QEII Southbound from Airdrie towards Calgary City limits is reported as bare and wet, those who may be travelling North of Airdrie may experience slush and icy sections. Highway 2A towards Carstairs is reported as being slushy and slippery. Motorists may also experience reduced visibility at times.

After a brief closure of the QEII, north of Airdrie due to a multi-vehicle collision, RCMP informed the public the roads were re-opened.

However, Mounties cautioned that there may be residual traffic delays and congestion for some time.

Earlier reports by police indicated that there were minor injuries in the collision. There was no information immediately available as the cause of the collision.

A multi-vehicle collision that occurred earlier on Monday evening has since been cleared.

Earlier, there were reports of a motor vehicle collision on the QEII highway, north of Airdrie, heading Northbound near Highway 2-A.

Airdrie RCMP confirmed there were minor injuries, but did not provide details as to the cause of the collision. 

After a short closure of the QEII, northbound, north of Airdrie, Mounties said that a multi-vehicle collision had been cleared and the roads were re-opened for traffic.

Earlier, police reported minor injuries in the multi-vehicle collision north of the city, northbound on the QEII, near Township Road 274.

On Monday evening, motorists reported that emergency crews were attending the scene of the collision and that there had been major delays in the area.

A three-vehicle collision that occurred earlier on Monday morning Southbound on the QEII, in the vicinity of the Yankee Valley off-ramp just before the 40th Avenue Interchange, has been cleared. 

Motorists reported that there were severe traffic delays and congestion in the area. 

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At approximately 11:30 a.m., Mounties said that a semi/trailer rollover that caused all three Southbound lanes to shut down north of Airdrie on the QEII had been cleared. 

Previously, police were attending the incident and had encouraged motorists to find an alternate route.

There may still be traffic delays and congestion in the area. 

The spun-out vehicle that was on the QEII in Airdrie causing delays is now gone.

The vehicle was in the southbound lanes on the QEII near Yankee Valley Boulevard.

Crews are no longer on the scene.

The QEII has been reported to have icy patches and be snow-covered. It is recommended to postpone travel if possible.

There have been reports of vehicles stuck in the ditch along the QEII between Olds and Airdrie.

With the snow from yesterday and today piling up, Alberta RCMP is advising to drive with caution on the QEII from Olds to Airdrie.

The QEII has been reported to have icy patches and be snow-covered. It is recommended to postpone travel if possible.

There have been reports of vehicles stuck in the ditch along the QEII between Olds and Airdrie.

The snow is supposed to last until this evening.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has placed a snowfall warning for Airdrie and its surrounding area.

The snowfall warning is in effect for:

• Airdrie
• Crossfield
• Bottrel
• Madden
• Cochrane

Heavy snow has developed this morning and will continue through the day before tapering off this evening.

Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 centimetres are expected.

Highways both Southbound and Northbound of Airdrie are becoming slick as snow continues to fall on Thursday morning.

The QEII Southbound towards Calgary is partly covered in snow and there may be shoulder ice, along with icy wheel paths and slushy sections, while heading Northbound towards Crossfield and Carstairs, there are reports of freezing rain mixed with snow. However, those travelling East of Airdrie towards Beiseker on Highway 72 can expect the highway to be covered in snow with shoulder ice and slippery sections as well.