Winter Weather Expected in Alberta's Mountain Regions
If you are planning to visit the Rockies this weekend, pack more than just hiking boots — a snowsuit might be necessary. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a snowfall warning for Alberta’s mountain areas.
Heavy, wet snow is forecast for Banff and near Lake Louise starting Friday evening and continuing through Saturday night, with 10 to 15 centimetres expected to accumulate over 24 hours.
Travel Advisory
“Travel will likely be challenging. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow,”
The report urges caution for those planning mountain trips:
- Plan ahead and drive carefully
- Allow extra travel time
- Keep headlights on
- Reduce speed
- Maintain a safe following distance
Additional Weather Information
For more details on Alberta’s November forecast and updates on weather watches and warnings, visit the ECCC weather information portal.
Summary: Heavy snow warnings in Alberta’s mountain regions call for careful travel preparations this weekend, with up to 15 cm of snow expected and challenging driving conditions ahead.