PHOTOS: Prairies start fall with a half foot of SNOW
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Monday, September 24, 2018, 11:05 AM - This past weekend marked the official start to fall, but snowfall warnings made parts of the Prairies feel like we've skipped right ahead to the heart of winter. Multiple rounds of moisture made for multiple rounds of snow with some areas already see its snowiest September on record. See the chilling photos, below.
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FROM SUMMER TO WINTER, HEFTY SNOWFALL AMOUNTS
In the weekend warnings, Environment Canada said that these types of early season snowfalls can have a significant impact on any trees, or vegetation, that have not lost their leaves.
"Broken branches may create hazards," EC said, as they warned drivers to prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions as well.
(SEE ALSO: Arctic trough to bring coldest air of the season so far)
Saturday marked the 10th September day with snowfall recorded at Edmonton's airport with over 15 cm reported between Saturday and Sunday alone. So far this month, close to 50 cm of snow has fallen in Alberta's capital region.
Another blast of Arctic air will follow a potent Alberta clipper this week, delivering the coldest conditions of the season for many places. Another round of snow is also expected for parts of the Rockies and Foothills by Thursday, with the active pattern continuing into next week as well.
"SNOW-TEMBER:" WINTER ARRIVES EARLY ON THE PRAIRIES
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Edward Doyle - Gull Lake, Alberta
Heather Howe- Red Deer, Alberta
Denise Hanley - Kindersley, Saskatchewan
