Update: The Snow Squall watch has been lifted as of 6:20 a.m. 

 

A snow squall watch is currently in effect for Cochrane in the surrounding areas.

We can expect periods of brief but intense blowing snow and rapidly reduced visibilities. A  cold front moving through the area is bringing brief bursts of heavy snow and blowing snow this morning. These snow squalls are rapidly reducing visibilities.

The major highways particularly affected this morning are Highway 2 as well as Highway 1, and motorists are urged to adjust their driving accordingly.

Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably, and changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. Snow squalls typically pass through areas pretty quickly, and although the advisory isn't expected to last long in Cochrane - for the time being, we should be prepared for intense driving conditions throughout Cochrane and the surrounding areas.

 

The areas affected by the snowsquall warning are:

  • 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