According to RCMP statistics, seven motor vehicle collisions were reported in Airdrie between midnight Wednesday and 11:30 a.m. Thursday.
Across Southern Alberta, 47 collisions occurred, with Strathmore reporting the most, at eight. Airdrie and Okotoks tied for second place, each recording the highest number of collisions, mainly on Wednesday; only five collisions were reported on Thursday.
Although it’s commonly believed that collisions happen most frequently during early morning or evening hours when visibility is lower, data from the RCMP shows the highest number of collisions occurred around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, followed by 2 p.m. Additionally, four collisions were reported across the region at 8 a.m. on Thursday.
Of the collisions across Southern Alberta, 33 were classified as reportable property damage, while six were deemed non-reportable. Five were non-fatal traffic collisions, and two involved failures to stop at an accident scene. One was categorized as a "crime prevention" incident.
While the snow has stopped in Airdrie, motorists should brace for another snowy commute on Friday morning. Forecasts predict two to four centimetres of snow accumulation. Snow is expected to continue into Friday night, with a low of -17. On Saturday, periods of snow are expected, with a high of -13 and a low of -17 overnight.
On the QEII highway, both north and south of Airdrie, road conditions include shoulder ice, ongoing snowfall, icy sections, black ice, and icy wheel paths. Similar conditions are reported in Calgary, where roads are covered with packed snow. Motorists are advised to drive cautiously as road crews continue to work throughout the day.
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