Calgary weather: snowfall warning issued Nov. 22, 2024 [Video]

Calgary is under a snowfall warning with total amounts of 15 to 25 centimetres expected.

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued the warning on Friday, saying the snow will begin falling throughout the day, intensify on Saturday morning and continuing through until Sunday morning.

Chris Hewitt, manager of mobility maintenance with the City of Calgary, says crews will be out in full force clearing roads – with contract workers providing additional support – but people should be prepared for slow weekend commutes.

“Plan a little more time for your travel, be patient out there and expect winter driving conditions,” he said.

Hewitt also asked drivers to give plows and sanders plenty of room to do their work

Calgary’s Priority Snow Plan

Calgary clears snow-covered roads using a Priority Snow Plan.

Crews spend the first 18 hours after snow stops falling tackling Priority 1 routes, including roads with more than 20,000 vehicles per day, like Crowchild Trail, as well as downtown cycle tracks.

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