Road Reports

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a snowfall warning.

According to the warning, heavy snow will continue today, with total amounts of 10 to 20 centimetres.

"The heaviest snow will fall this afternoon and through the night. Snow will taper off Sunday morning. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow."

Motorists are reminded to prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. 

With snow continuing to fall, with five to 10 centimetres expected by the end of Saturday, motorists are reminded to remain vigilant on the roads.

The QEII Southbound towards Calgary City limits is reported to be partly covered in snow with icy sections, while North of Airdrie heading towards Crossfield and Carstairs, similar conditions have been reported. Heading east from Airdrie towards Beiseker, road conditions are slightly worse, with drifting and blowing snow reported.

An earlier collision near Carstairs on the QEII, Southbound, which had partially shut down traffic for a few hours on Thursday evening, has since been cleared.

Mounties said that there are multiple traffic incidents on the QEII between Bowden and Carstairs and they are asking motorists to use caution while driving. 

Earlier in the evening, there were several collisions, including an earlier collision heading Southbound on the QEII near Carstairs which shut down parts of the highway for several hours. The scene has since been cleared. 

A motor vehicle collision heading Southbound on the QEII, near Carstairs in the vicinity of Township Road 310 has been cleared. The highway has re-opened. 

There were no details on injuries. 

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Airdrie and the surrounding areas.

"A narrow band of heavy snow will move through the area this evening bringing up to 10 centimetres of snow and nearly zero visibility," the warning stated.

Heavy snowfall will taper off this evening.

Motorists are warned that there may be a significant impact on rush-hour traffic in urban areas.

"Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions."

An incident that occurred in the vicinity of 64 Avenue and 4 Street Northeast that has shut down a portion of the roadway has since been cleared.

Earlier this morning, 64 Avenue between Centre Street and 4 Street was closed; Northbound Centre Street was also closed between Blackthorn Road and 68 Avenue Northeast.

There was a police presence in the area and motorists were encouraged to find an alternate route. 

An earlier motor vehicle collision on Deerfoot Trail Southbound near Stoney Trail Northeast has been cleared. 

Motorists are asked to exercise caution as continued strong wind gusts are making for more hazardous road conditions. 

An earlier motor vehicle collision on Deerfoot Trail Southbound near Stoney Trail Northeast has been cleared. 

Motorists are asked to exercise caution as continued strong wind gusts are making for more hazardous road conditions. The QEII heading towards Calgary City limits is reported to be partly covered in snow with icy sections and icy wheel paths. 

Strong wind gusts have produced blowing snow on the QEII both Northbound and Southbound around Airdrie.

Motorists are asked to exercise caution as visibility may be reduced in many areas. 

Snowfall will continue until late this afternoon and there may be up to two centimetres of accumulation. The wind will be lightening up near noon, although evening temperatures are expected to be frigid in the windchill.