This is good news for farmers, ranchers and firefighters, but bad news for motorists who have already changed winter tires: an explosion cool and wet spring weather Parts of southern Alberta could see up to 20 centimeters of snow this week.
The Calgary region is currently under Environment Canada. special weather report,
“A mix of rain and snow in Calgary will begin this afternoon and continue on and off through Friday,” says Global Calgary Meteorologist Courtney Stanfield. “The amount of snowfall will vary depending on altitude but areas north-west of the city may receive up to 12 cm of snowfall. Temperatures are expected to be above zero this week so it will not accumulate.”
Farther west, more significant snowfall is possible. Environment Canada forecasts that up to 20 cm of snow could fall by Thursday morning, with the heaviest amount falling west of Highway 2,
“Heavy, wet snow will be mixed in with the rain so snowfall amounts will vary greatly,” Stanfield says. “There may be 20 cm snowfall at higher altitudes.”
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There is also forecast of snowfall Red Deer And lethbridge No snowfall is expected in these areas edmonton Area, only rain and showers.
According to the latest data from the province, the wet season will be a welcome development for the province’s agriculture industry as much of the province is still experiencing drought conditions. Agriculture Moisture Status Update,
“Soil moisture reserves are currently well below normal in most agricultural areas.”
However snow may cause some problems for some motorists who have already changed their winter tires for summer Alberta Motor Association That said, late April or early May is usually the best time to make a swap. In a statement to Global News, the AMA says that “once the average daily temperature reaches 7C or higher, winter tires are no longer required.”
Daytime highs in Calgary are forecast to be just a few degrees above zero on Wednesday and Thursday, but Stanfield says the forecast is for a return to more seasonal temperatures in time for the weekend.
“Temperatures will start to warm up again on Friday,” Stanfield says, with a high near our seasonal normal of 14 for this time of year.
Although snowfall may seem unusual, Stanfield says it is not unusual because “March and April are typically the snowiest months of the year.”
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