As expected strong westerly winds provided a boost in temperatures overnight across southern Alberta.
As of 7:30 a.m., it was 10 C in Calgary, compared to a normal overnight low of -15 C.
That made Calgary the “hot spot” across Canada,the warmest location in the country so far today.
Sustained winds of 40 km/h were recorded at Calgary International Airport with gusts closer to 60 km/h.
Wind gusts in the southwestern corner of the province were much higher.
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada wind gusts at the Lethbridge airport reached 103 km/h early Friday.
Wind warnings (purple) and snowfall warnings (white) issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada on Friday. Jan. 10, 2024.
A wind warning issued by ECCC for the southern portion of the province explained “winds will ease later this morning,” but advised motorists, especially those “in high profile vehicles, may expect hazardous driving conditions on …