By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

Snowfall Warning issued for Rocky, 30 cm expected

Jan 31, 2019 | 12:42 PM

A snowfall warning has been issued by Environment Canada for Rocky Mountain House and surrounding areas.

The warning is in effect for:

Brazeau Co. near Brazeau Dam
Brazeau Co. near Cynthia and Lodgepole
Clearwater Co. near Caroline and James River Bridge
Clearwater Co. near Rocky Mtn House and Crimson Lake
O’Chiese 203 Res. and Clearwater Co. near Sunchild Cree Res.
Yellowhead Co. near Minnow and Wolf Lakes and Elk River

Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall of 10 cm or more within a 12 hour period is expected, the weather authority says.

“A slow moving frontal system will spread heavy snow from west to east across central Alberta today. This long duration snowstorm is expected to produce total accumulations of 15 to 30 cm by Saturday afternoon.

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“Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas.”

Motorists are also encouraged to utilize 511.Alberta.ca to monitor current road conditions.