On paper, Thursday might look similar to Wednesday, but the day will feel quite different.
The low-pressure system that brought snow to southern Alberta early in the week is continuing to track east along the southern portions of Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Because the gradient around the low is strong and the system is quite large, the counter-clockwise circulation remains a driver for the conditions in Alberta which sits on the western edge.
Colder air will continue to be pulled in from the north on Thursday and Friday before a pattern change over the weekend. North winds of 20 km/h are likely in Calgary for most of Thursday.
An upper air map of Canada on April 18, 2024, as of 9:30 a.m. (CTV News)
The winds will ease off on Friday, however, daytime highs are expected …