CALGARY – Periods of light snow and freezing rain caused problems for Calgary commuters on Monday.
The precipitation and cold temperatures caused city streets to become slippery, causing the most issues on bridge decks and entrance/exit ramps.
Police said 70 crashes were reported throughout the city between 8 p.m. on Sunday and 8 a.m. on Monday, including nine with injuries.
The email you need for the day's
top news stories from Canada and around the world.
“The expected precipitation arrived on time and has managed to disappoint our chance at having a potentially snow-free February,” said Meteorologist Jordan Wiztel. “We are clearing through the day and warming through the week for a nice start to March.”
The forecast high for Monday is 0° with afternoon sunshine expected.
See Calgary’s seven day forecast
More on Calgary
- Alberta farmers vow to keep up the fight against proposed motorsports park
- Drumheller hoping to break record for ‘largest gathering of people dressed as dinosaurs’
- Oilers coach calls McDavid and Draisaitl’s playoff performances remarkable
- Valleyview RCMP investigate nude video taken in rec center washroom
Comments