Snow piling up in Calgary and southern Alberta as weekend storm kicks in

Calgarians dealing with early snowfall WATCH: As CTV Calgary’s Ina Sidhu reports, an early appearance of winter weather isn’t keeping residents indoors.

CALGARY – Snowfall is already creating slippery conditions throughout southern Alberta on Saturday as heavier snow arrives in Calgary.

The storm started to pick up steam in Calgary as of 8 a.m. and police have already responded to a handful of traffic collisions.

Highway reports show many roads in the southwestern Alberta region either partly or fully covered with snow.

The province says crews are already out clearing roads, but drivers are reminded to respond to conditions appropriately.

Weather warnings and statements are also still in place for many areas in the southern part of the province including in Calgary, Kananaskis, Canmore, Lethbridge, Taber, Milk River, Crowsnest Pass, Okotoks, High River, Claresholm and surrounding areas.

Full details can be found online.

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