Winter weather returns
Posted Apr 28, 2010 10:13 pm.
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A winter storm warning is in now in effect that stretches from Ponoka to the U.S. border.
In Calgary, 660News meteorologist David Spence is calling for snow Wednesday night, at times heavy. We could see up to 10 cm with winds gusting to 60 km/hour.
It’s expected to be worse Thursday with another 10-15 cm of snow and wind gusting to 70km/hour. That wind will cause blowing snow, drifting snow and poor visibility.
New data suggests the snow could taper off a little earlier than previously thought, but still that’s not until Thursday evening.
In the Foothills we’re looking at up to 30 to 50 centimetres in some areas.
The Calgary Emergency Management Agency says it’s monitoring the situation closely and is preparing for the possible side effects the storm will have on the city.
Greg Solecki, acting deputy chief of CEMA, tells 660News it’s working with Calgary Roads, police, the fire department, Calgary Transit, water services and Enmax to ensure all agencies know what’s going on.
RCMP are not recommending travel on the Queen Elizabeth II Highway because of poor visibility, drifting snow and snow-covered lanes.
The Calgary Board of Education has issued a weather advisory to parents in light of the winter storm warning out for the city and surrounding areas. It’s asking parents to make sure children are well prepared for the weather and not left unattended at bus stops for any period of time, under any circumstances.
All CBE schools will remain open to provide a safe, warm and secure environment for attending students.
