After days of warm spring weather, snowfall warnings have been issued for parts of southwestern Alberta. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow." Areas around Cypress Hills, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat face the prospect of rain turning to wet snow that could fall as deep as 20 cm. Take care when shoveling heavy wet snow. Shortly before 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Cochrane RCMP urged motorists to avoid Highway 1 between Highway 22 and Sibbald Creek Trail due to poor weather conditions and reduced visibility.

Source: CBC News May 19, 2021 20:41 UTC