Calgary residents are facing another round of snowfall as the city enters its historically snowiest months, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. This comes after a second snowstorm in less than a week blanketed streets on Sunday night, adding to the wintery conditions.
Recent Snowfall and Forecast Details
ECCC meteorologist Alyssa Pederson reported that the latest snowstorm deposited varying amounts across Calgary, making precise measurements challenging. "It seems to be that most of the city got somewhere around that five centimetre mark," Pederson said. She noted that southern areas received more snow this time, unlike last week's storm which heavily impacted the north.
The snowfall has since tapered off, with the special weather statement issued on Sunday now lifted. Pederson explained, "The storm system is essentially moving off today. So, the banded nature of it is kind of gone and it's now just the system kind of ending as it moves away."
Upcoming Weather Patterns
While skies are expected to clear temporarily, another push of snow is forecast for Thursday due to a storm system moving through Montana. Pederson indicated that Calgary, particularly the city and south, could see an additional couple of centimetres. "We're just on the northern edge of that for Calgary, essentially the city and south. That should give another couple of centimetres, though."
Temperatures are predicted to dip slightly with the returning snow but will warm up again by the weekend. "And then into the weekend, it looks like temperatures are going to warm up again," Pederson added. "So any snow we do get this week is probably going to be gone by Saturday."
Typical Spring Conditions for Southern Alberta
Pederson emphasized that this snowfall is normal for the region during spring. "For southern Alberta, especially from Calgary to Lethbridge, March is generally the snowiest month of the year," she stated. "The second snowiest month is April. So even though we're getting snow a lot, that's essentially normal and status quo for southwestern Alberta, including Calgary, in springtime."
This pattern aligns with historical climate data, reinforcing that residents should expect such conditions during this period. The meteorologist's insights highlight the cyclical nature of weather in the area, with snowstorms being a common occurrence as winter transitions into spring.
As Calgary navigates these snowy months, Environment Canada continues to monitor and provide updates to ensure public awareness and safety during travel and daily activities.
