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Updated: Blowing snow advisory issued for Red Deer as winter storm blankets Alberta

Dec 16, 2025 | 4:01 PM

Updated – Wednesday

Environment and Climate Change Canada says Wednesday could be a hectic one with blowing snow in the forecast.

Thus, it issued a yellow advisory for blowing snow on Tuesday.

According to the weather authority:

“Poor visibility in blowing snow is expected today. Falling snow combined with gusty winds from the north will cause poor visibility starting later this morning. The Highway 2 corridor between Calgary and Red Deer as well as the Highway 1 corridor east of Calgary are most likely to be impacted. There’s a risk of freezing rain this morning as well. Conditions will improve this evening. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. If driving, turn on your lights, slow down and maintain a safe following distance.”

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According to the forecast, as of Wednesday morning, wind gusts could reach up to 80 km/h by late morning.

Freezing rain is also possible, as Red Deer could see 5-15 cm of snow.

As well, the windchill this afternoon could be -29, posing a risk of frostbite to exposed skin within 10-30 minutes.

Meanwhile, Didsbury RCMP are advising drivers of poor road conditions on Highway 2 between Highways 581 and 582. Police say there is no visibility, and numerous vehicles are in the ditch.

Alberta RCMP also caution against travel, saying Alberta roads are experiencing whiteout conditions in all parts of the province.

“Police anticipate ongoing road closures in several parts of the province. Currently, there are closures on the southern parts of the QEII preventing access northbound at Calgary and southbound at Red Deer, while emergency responders are assisting stranded motorists due to multiple collisions in the Didsbury and Airdrie areas,” RCMP say.

Meantime, Airdrie RCMP is advising motorists to stay off all roads. This includes the City of Airdrie, Rocky View County, Crossfield, Beiseker and all other rural areas they police. Mounties say driving conditions are treacherous with zero visibility. RCMP is responding to numerous collisions.

“Please stay home so everyone, including all first responders, are safe,” reads a statement from Airdrie RCMP on Wednesday.

You can continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada, or to report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.

For more information about the new alerting program, please visit: Colour-coded Weather Alerts.