Environment Canada issued a Winter storm warning for Calgary and area Monday afternoon, forecasting that dangerous winter weather conditions are imminent.
The agency had issued a wind warning for the area before upgrading it. Environment Canada said an intense low pressure disturbance will track over the area tonight into tomorrow.
It will bring strong westerly winds of around 70 km/h, with gusts up to 100. As the low pressure disturbance moves east, the wind will shift to the northwest, Environment Canada said.
The shifting wind and temperatures will change precipitation from rain into snow overnight. Environment Canada said most snow will melt when it hits the ground but accumulations of 5 to 15 centimetres are possible, and with that will come the prospect of blowing snow and poor visibility in some areas.
The snow will taper off to flurries tomorrow, Environment Canada forecasts but the agency predicts temperatures the rest of of the week will be below seasonal norms.
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