First published Oct 10, 2026, 5:07:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 10, 2026, 5:14:17 PM UTC

Special weather - M.D. of Taber near Vauxhall and Hays

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An Environment Canada statement says the season’s first snowfall is expected near Grassy Lake and Highways 877 and 513 in Alberta’s M.D. of Taber, and may affect holiday travel. It advises preparing for changing travel conditions and monitoring alerts and forecasts.

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Affected location: M.D. of Taber near Grassy Lake and Highways 877 and 513

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The statement identifies a potential holiday-travel effect in the affected area.

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Oct 10, 2026, 4:36 PM UTC
The statement says the season’s first snowfall is expected and may affect holiday travel near Taber and Barnwell, Alberta. It advises preparing for changing travel conditions and monitoring alerts and forecasts.
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Oct 10, 2026, 4:36 PM UTC
An Environment Canada statement says the season’s first snowfall is expected near Grassy Lake and Highways 877 and 513 in Alberta’s M.D. of Taber, and may affect holiday travel. It advises preparing for changing travel conditions and monitoring alerts and forecasts.
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