Incoming snowfall in Calgary downgraded as city catches up from record-breaking flurries

Calgarians can breathe a small sigh of relief as it appears the second forecasted snowfall this week will be less than initially thought.

Predictions initially had between eight and 10 centimetres of snow falling starting Thursday afternoon and continuing into Friday morning.

Now, 660 NewsRadio meteorologist Kevin Stanfield says it looks like totals will be closer to between three and six centimetres.

The reason that number has been reduced from the previous six to 12 centimetres is because the entire system is expected to work further south,” he explained. “That means we are more on the fringes — there’s only a slight chance now of getting above 10 centimetres.”

Flurries are expected to fly starting Thursday evening and carry into Friday.

Leading up to the snow, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is predicting a high of – 9 C. Winds will gust at 20 km/h and get as high as 40 km/h near midnight. Overnight will have a windchill of – 17 C.

Snow will end late in the morning Friday, still with wind gusts between 20 km/h and 40 km/h. In the afternoon, the wind chill will make it feel like – 20 C.

Saturday’s high will be – 11 C with sun before December is welcomed with a warm up.

ECCC says Sunday will be 3 C and Monday, Dec. 1 will be 4 C.

Right now, there is a 30 per cent chance of flurries for Tuesday.

This comes just days after Calgary broke a decades-old snowfall record on Monday, when police responded to nearly 500 collisions during the day’s treacherous conditions.

City officials are urging drivers to exercise caution and allow extra time for travel as more snow moves in, reminding residents of the hazards seen earlier this week.

The current conditions in Calgary and the extended forecast can be found here.

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