Environment Canada issues severe winter storm warnings for majority of Alberta

Environment Canada says up to 15cm of snow is on its way to Calgary

December is expected to arrive with a blast of Arctic weather in both Calgary and Edmonton, as well as sections of central and southern Alberta, between Sunday afternoon and Monday morning.

The storm is expected to produce significant snowfall, between 15 and 30 cm, and wind gusts in excess of 60 kilometres per hour. Blizzard conditions could result in deteriorating visibility on highways throughout the province.

Environment Canada has issued severe winter weather warnings for the following regions:

For updated information on weather warnings within the province, visit Environment Canada-Alberta-Weather Warnings.

With files from Environment Canada