Snowfall warnings remain in southern Alberta after extra cold Easter weekend
Calgary could also see a bit more snow, and lower-than-average temperatures
Areas in southern Alberta could see up to 20 cm of snow by Monday afternoon as snowfall warnings linger in the western corner of the province.
"A Pacific weather system tracking through southern Alberta will bring a total of 10 to 20 cm of snow by the time the system exits the province this afternoon," said Environment Canada on its website.
"The largest amounts of snow will likely be found over higher terrain near the mountains and decrease to the east."
Snowfall warnings have been issued for:
- Cardston, Fort Macleod and Magrath.
- Crowsnest Pass, Pincher Creek and Waterton Lakes National Park.
- Lethbridge, Taber and Milk River.
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—@511AlbertaCalgary's forecast
There is also a 60 per cent chance of snow in Calgary for Monday morning.
The city experienced a snowy February and March, with more than 80 centimetres of snow. Average snowfall for those months combined is usually around 37 centimetres.
Environment Canada meteorologist David Phillips told CBC it's been the third snowiest February and March in 120 years.
- Record snowfall in Calgary as winter storm sweeps over Alberta
- February much colder than average in Calgary, says Environment Canada
While March is typically the snowiest month of the year, the snow has stuck around this year thanks to fewer chinooks and lower-than average-temperatures — especially over the Easter long weekend.
Daytime highs are expected to remain well below seasonal — which is typically around 8 C — until at least Thursday before warming up next week.
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