Active AlertsAcadia Colony School, AB

Blizzard conditions are expected today.

Strong northwest winds gusting up to 70 km/h will develop this morning. The combination of fresh fluffy snow with these strong winds will result in widespread blowing snow with near-zero visibility.

Falling temperatures and strong winds will also result in wind chill values between -35 and -40 for much of the day.

Visibility will gradually improve from west to east later this morning and this afternoon.

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Travel will be hazardous due to near-zero visibility. Road closures are 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.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Protect yourself from wind, cold and disorientation by staying sheltered, indoors or with your vehicle. If you become lost or stranded, remain where you are until conditions improve.