The heavy snowfall that started late yesterday afternoon in Cochrane is still going strong, and the snowfall warning is still in effect for the following areas:

  • Rocky View Co. near Cochrane
  • 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

Cochrane drivers that hit the road early this morning were greeted by snow-covered roads that were hard to find at times and poor visibility.

Total amounts of 15 to 25 cm are expected to fall in Cochrane and the surrounding areas.

Heavy snow will continue to fall over the region this morning before ending this afternoon. An additional 5 to 10 cm is forecast for areas near Calgary and along the foothills.

Drivers are urged to prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions, with visibility suddenly and significantly reduced.

Snowy parking lot