A low-pressure system early next week will usher in the first major snowfall of the season for parts of Alberta, but confidence is low where and exactly how much will fall but it could be the first major snow of the season.
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A sharp decline in temperatures will make way for the first real taste of extended cold in Alberta, helping to bring in the chance of the white stuff into the province.
Sunday into next week: sharp temperature drop
Sunday will see mild temperatures across the province on Sunday, with Calgary hovering around 18 degrees and Lethbridge in the low 20s. Unfortunately the mild temperatures will sharply decline as a quick cold front will blanket the region.
The cold front will move in during the evening hours, with overnight lows below freezing for much of the province for much of the week. This is a true sign that fall has arrived in the region and that winter is just around the corner.
Daytime highs will fluctuate for much of the week, with some days as cold as 1°C and some in the south seeing temperatures of 8°C. This is the first real taste of extended cold for the province.
With the cold temperatures in place, a low pressure system is forecast to arrive early next week, bringing the potential for snowfall across much of the province.
The Trans-Canada, Yellowhead and QE2 highways could all be impacted by this potential snowfall. As this is the first significant snowfall of the season, take caution when driving as it is often surprising when the first snowfall occurs when you might not be expecting it.
High winds across the foothills and southern Alberta could lead to deteriorating driving conditions so be sure to check the forecast before heading out.
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