Alberta winds ease as gusts strengthen across the Prairies
Strong winds up to 90 km/h will impact central Alberta this afternoon, with risks of power outages and travel hazards, while northern areas see showers or snow
Strong winds will ease across Alberta tonight as a cold front pushes east across the Prairies, bringing gusty conditions to Saskatchewan and Manitoba on Thursday.
Gusts will drop below 70 km/h in Edmonton after 9 p.m. and in Lloydminster after midnight.
In Saskatchewan, winds will shift to the northwest tonight, with gusts reaching 60 km/h. Stronger gusts of up to 80 km/h are expected across southern Saskatchewan around midday Thursday.
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Southern and central Manitoba will see northerly gusts of up to 70 km/h Thursday afternoon before winds ease overnight.
The winds could push high-sided vehicles around and cause isolated power outages.
Northern Alberta will see showers, with some snow possible over higher terrain, while a ridge of high pressure brings sunny skies and above-seasonal temperatures to parts of the Prairies.
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