Active AlertsFork Lake Recreation Area, AB

Brief but intense bands of snow expected today.

Snow squall bands have developed over northern Alberta this morning and are tracking to the east or southeast. These squalls will reduce visibility to near zero at times in snow and blowing snow as winds gust up to 80 km/h, or possibly even more.

Conditions will improve by this evening.

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Travel may be hazardous. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.

Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.

Prepare for the possibility of quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.