Calgary weather: Snowfall warnings issued for southeastern Alberta as an intense system moves in [Video]

A number of weather warnings and advisories were issued across British Columbia early Monday associated with a strong low pressure system that entered the province over the weekend.

A strong frontal edge prompted widespread wind warnings along the island and central west coastlines.

Winter storm warnings were issued for some higher elevation B.C. highways including Highway 3 in the southern interior, and road conditions visible on Drive BC cameras Monday morning varied from wet, to icy, to snow-covered.

That same moisture-laden system will cross over the Rockies early on Monday, and local temperatures and elevations will influence the type of precipitation that falls.

Initially, areas near Calgary are likely to see mixed precipitation and/or wet snow early in the afternoon Monday, with more persistent snow by the evening.

Snowfall warnings were issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) for the southeast corner of Alberta and the southwest corner of …