Spring storm could bring up to 20 cm of snow to southern Alberta

It’s good news for farmers, ranchers and firefighters but bad news for motorists who may have already swapped out those winter tires: a blast of“Calgary will see a mix of rain and snow starting this afternoon and lasting for periods on and off until Friday,” Global Calgary weather specialist Courtney Stanfield says. “Snowfall amounts will vary depending on elevation but areas in the city’s northwest could see up to 12 centimetres.

Farther west, more significant snowfall is possible. Environment Canada forecasts that up to 20 cm of snow could fall by Thursday morning, with the highest amounts falling“It will be heavy, wet snow mixed with rain so snowfall amounts will vary greatly,” Stanfield says. “Higher elevations could see 20 cm of snow.

While the snow may cause some problems for some motorists who have already swapped out their winter tires for the summer, thesays late April or early May is normally the best time to make the swap. In a statement to Global News, the AMA says that “once the average daily temperature averages 7C or higher, winter tires are no longer needed.”

The daytime high in Calgary is only forecast to be a few degrees above zero on Wednesday and Thursday, but Stanfield says the forecast is for a return to more seasonable temperatures just in time for the weekend. “Temperatures will start to warm up again Friday,” Stanfield says, “with highs closer to our seasonal normal of 14 for this time of year.”While the snow may seem uncommon, Stanfield says it is not unusual because “March and April are typically the snowiest months of the year.”Shocking 1997 murder of B.C. teen Reena Virk explored in miniseries

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