Calgary residents should prepare for snow in the foothills as a late-spring weather system moves through the region. According to Jodi Hughes, the snowfall is expected to impact travel and outdoor plans during the Victoria Day long weekend.
Weather Warnings and Conditions
Environment Canada has issued warnings for 90 km/h winds in southwest Manitoba, while Calgary faces cooler temperatures and precipitation. The snow is anticipated to accumulate in higher elevations, potentially affecting road conditions on highways leading to mountain destinations.
Gas Prices and Travel Impact
Gas prices remain elevated across the country, with experts predicting they will stay high all summer. This is upending budgets and travel plans for many Canadians. The combination of high fuel costs and adverse weather may deter some from long weekend trips.
Other Regional News
In related news, a crash and ensuing fire have partially closed 107 Avenue in west Edmonton. Meanwhile, outdoor markets and open-air heritage sites are making a comeback in Edmonton this May long weekend.
Elsewhere, a Regina police officer has been charged under the privacy act for snooping incidents, and a wheelchair-accessible van was stolen from a Kitchener home. In London, a sudden spike in deaths among homeless individuals has left the community reeling.
National and International Headlines
Prime Minister Carney and Alberta Premier Smith are set to make an energy announcement, with a carbon price deal expected. Carney also stated that Canada is the best place for Alberta after a judge overturned a separation petition.
Internationally, the U.K. government faces weeks of uncertainty over the prime minister’s future, and a new Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in a remote Congo province with 65 deaths recorded.
