20 cm: Blast of spring snow may interrupt long weekend plans in Alberta
Snow and cooler temperatures could impact long weekend plans near Calgary and Banff
Snow may disrupt long weekend plans near Calgary and Banff as a cold front moves south, triggering a significant temperature drop.
By Saturday, Banff and the foothills could see below-freezing temperatures in the morning and overnight, while Calgary will experience low single digits.
Saturday’s forecast high of 6°C in Calgary will be the coldest since April 26 (-1.6°C).
Up to 20 cm of snow is expected in Banff and parts of the Rockies, with a rain-snow mix likely in lower elevations along the foothills.
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There’s a slight chance flurries could extend east toward Calgary and the QE2, potentially affecting travel. Campers in affected areas should prepare for winter-like conditions.
Confidence remains low regarding local snowfall totals, but conditions will improve as the system moves south on Sunday.
Stay updated for any further forecast developments across the Alberta.