Easter Sunday snowfall warning issued for Rocky View County

Trevor and Anita Hennes walk along a pathway following a weekend of snowy weather in Cochrane, Alta., Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. A snowfall warning was issued Sunday for Cochrane and other areas northwest of Calgary. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)

A snowfall warning was issued for parts of southern and central Alberta by Environment and Climate Change Canada.

The warning was in effect for Rocky View County, including Cochrane, saying that “heavy snow, with total snowfall amounts of 10 to 20 cm, will begin tonight.

“Periods of rain will change to wet snow tonight, with up to 10 cm possible in some areas by Monday morning,” it said, continuing.

“Heavy snow will continue on Monday, with another 10 cm expected.

“Although uncertainty still remains high with this system, confidence is increasing that areas northwest of Calgary will receive a substantial amount of snow.”

The snow is expected to end by Monday night.

Visibility may decrease on roads and highways during the snow event.