Residents across southern Alberta are preparing for another significant winter blast as Environment Canada issued expanded snowfall warnings Thursday, forecasting an additional 15 to 20 centimeters of snow throughout the region.
Winter Storm Conditions Intensify
The weather agency implemented multiple yellow-level warnings on Thursday, November 27, 2025, covering various hazardous conditions including heavy snowfall, reduced visibility from fog, and deteriorating air quality. The compounding weather factors create particularly dangerous travel conditions throughout affected communities.
This latest winter event follows previous snowfall that has already accumulated across the region, with the new precipitation expected to significantly worsen road conditions and visibility for drivers.
Regional Impacts and Safety Measures
The Calgary area remains at the center of the weather system, with meteorologists predicting the heaviest snowfall rates to occur throughout Thursday evening and into Friday morning. Travel is not recommended in many areas as snow accumulation rates may exceed 2 centimeters per hour during peak periods.
Emergency services across southern Alberta have increased readiness in response to the warnings. Authorities emphasize that drivers should prepare for rapidly changing conditions and consider postponing non-essential travel until the storm passes.
Broader Weather Context Across Canada
While Alberta grapples with renewed winter conditions, other regions face their own weather challenges. The Timmins area in northern Ontario continues dealing with a hazardous winter storm that has paralyzed transportation, while a separate storm system moves into northern Ontario and Quebec bringing strong winds and additional heavy snow.
Environment Canada advises residents to monitor updated forecasts and warnings regularly as conditions evolve. The agency particularly cautions about reduced visibility during periods of heavy snow and potential wind-blown snow creating whiteout conditions on exposed highways.
Municipal governments across the warning areas have activated winter response teams, with snow plows and emergency crews positioned to address the accumulating snowfall and respond to weather-related incidents.
