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Snow, ice and extreme cold

Snowfall - M.D. of Pincher Creek near Pincher Creek and Twin Butte

Reported by Environment Canada Weather Alerts

A snowfall warning forecasts 10–20 cm of snow in southwestern Alberta, with up to 20 cm near Crowsnest Pass and Waterton Lakes National Park. Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate, and visibility may be reduced.

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  • Affected location: M.D. of Pincher Creek near Pincher Creek and Twin Butte
Winter scenes around the townsite of Nordegg as the second snowfall arrives in the hamlet. Scenes of snow and some of the local businesses, most closed for the season.
Illustrative image: Winter scenes around the townsite of Nordegg as the second snowfall arrives in the hamlet. Scenes of snow and some of the local businesses, most closed for the season. — Kevin M Klerks from Inverhuron, Canada/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
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Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
6/10

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