Tuesday afternoon will be much worse as blizzard conditions are becoming more likely across central and eastern Alberta as wind intensity increases (gusts to 60 km/h+).
Q: Will this be a blizzard?
A: Tuesday afternoon has the potential in Alberta, then in Saskatchewan by Tuesday evening and overnight.
By Tuesday night, peak storm conditions develop across Saskatchewan, with heavy blowing and drifting snow.
A wintry mix develops across southwestern Manitoba Tuesday evening before transitioning to snow Tuesday night.
On Wednesday, delays are still expected across Saskatchewan and southern Manitoba due to the lingering trough across the Prairies.
Precipitation will gradually ease throughout the day, but blowing and drifting snow, and local road closures, are still a concern.
High winds combined with heavy snow will lead to low visibility, whiteouts, and possible road closures. Sustained winds of 30-40 km/h, with gusts up to 70 km/h, could lead to localized blizzard conditions at times. Expect major travel impacts all day Tuesday across central Alberta and Saskatchewan.
