Environment Canada issued a snow squall watch early Wednesday morning for Airdrie and surrounding areas. It has since been canceled.

The national weather service said a fast-moving cold front will track across parts of central and southern Alberta early this morning. Along the front, gusty winds and heavy flurries may cause reduced visibility.

Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.

The watch is in effect for:

  • Mountain View Co. near Carstairs and Stirlingville
  • Mountain View Co. near Cremona and Water Valley
  • Mountain View Co. near Olds and Didsbury
  • Mountain View Co. near Sundre
  • Rocky View Co. near Airdrie and Crossfield
  • Rocky View Co. near Bottrel and Madden
  • Rocky View Co. near Cochrane

There are also snowfall warnings in place for the mountain parks like Banff and Jasper. Wind warnings are in place to the south and east of Airdrie as well.

 

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