Drivers are warned that there could be near zero visibility on area highways this evening as heavy snowfall affects the Cochrane region. 

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Snowfall Warning for the area, saying up to 10 cm of snow could fall this evening. 

A narrow band of heavy snow is expected to move through the area on Thursday evening which will affect visibility on area roads. 

The warning is also in place for Airdrie, Olds, and Sundre

And it looks like Mother Nature has more snow in store for the area as we kick off March, you can view Cochrane's long-range forecast HERE.