Road Reports

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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At 7:34 a.m., Olds RCMP received a report of a semi-tractor-trailer unit that had flipped onto its side, blocking all southbound lanes.

In an afternoon update, Mounties stated that a previous collision scene southbound on the QEII near Bowden had been cleared, and traffic had resumed.

After a weekend of winter wonderland across much of Southern Alberta, many Airdrie residents might be wondering about their Monday morning commute.

The QEII, both south and north of Airdrie, is reported to be mostly bare and dry, with some ice or snow on the shoulders. However, motorists should be cautious of bridge decks, overpasses, and on-and-off ramps, as those areas may be slippery. In Airdrie and Calgary, many arterial roads are mostly dry, though there are reports of some slippery sections.

While a previous snowfall warning ended Saturday evening, Airdrie drivers are still advised to be cautious on the roads.

A snowfall warning for Airdrie ended on Saturday evening.

Earlier today, there were reports of several spun-out vehicles in ditches as roads were treacherous in and around Airdrie.

There were reports of one vehicle spun out in a ditch along Yankee Valley Boulevard, heading southbound on the QEII and slightly in the right lane. A truck is also reportedly in the ditch on the left-hand side. 

Airdrie and the surrounding areas are under a snowfall warning as southern Alberta prepares for a significant winter storm.

According to Environment Canada, snow will begin early Friday morning and spread northward, bringing a long period of heavy snowfall.

The area could see 5 to 10 cm of snow by Saturday morning, with heavier snow arriving early Saturday. Another 10 to 15 centimetres is expected by Saturday evening, totalling 15 to 25 centimetres by the time the storm eases overnight into Sunday.

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.