Alberta’s Snowfall: Environment Canada Issues Warnings for Southwestern Region
Amidst the winter chill, Environment Canada has raised the alarm with winter storm warnings blanketing vast areas of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
Southern and eastern Nova Scotia brace for snowfall ranging between 15 to 25 centimeters accompanied by gusty winds reaching speeds of 60 to 80 km/h. The Atlantic coast is expected to bear the brunt of the storm.
In Newfoundland, a hefty 30 to 50 cm snowfall looms, with forecasts hinting at even larger accumulations in certain regions. The storm’s impact is anticipated from Wednesday morning through early Friday, with the peak snowfall expected Wednesday night.
“Strong winds and fresh snow will likely give whiteout conditions to some areas,” cautioned Environment Canada. “Winter storm warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to occur together.”
This wintry turmoil is orchestrated by a passing nor’easter, a formidable North Atlantic cyclone making its presence felt across the northeastern U.S. Air travel is taking a hit, with cancellations affecting flights to and from New York, New Jersey, Boston, Philadelphia, and Halifax.
Meanwhile, Newfoundlanders face the added threat of storm surge warnings, especially for northeast-facing shorelines, with waves towering between five to seven meters during high tide late Wednesday night. Coastal communities anticipate impacts ranging from flooding to coastal road washouts.
Additionally, southwestern Alberta, including Fort Macleod, Canmore, and Waterton Lakes National Park, finds itself under Environment Canada’s snowfall warnings. Heavy snowfall overnight is anticipated to blanket the region with 12 to 20 cm by day’s end Tuesday.
“Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow,” alerts Environment Canada. “Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.”
This winter’s wrath is not new to Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, which earlier witnessed a staggering 80 cm snowfall in another storm this month.