Publication date: Nov 02, 2022 • 17 minutes ago • 3 minutes read • 5 Comments Traffic is building on the eastbound Crowchild Trail Wednesday morning as snow continues to fall in Calgary. Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia

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As a winter storm continues to wreak havoc on roads across the southern part of the province, Calgarians can look forward to some respite Thursday and Friday before more snow falls over the weekend.

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Snowfall in Calgary is expected to taper off late Wednesday night with clear skies and a high of -3C on Thursday. Friday will rise above freezing for a high of 6C with sunny skies before cloud increases and a 60 per cent chance of flurries by evening. Sign up to receive daily news headlines from the Calgary Herald, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. By clicking the subscribe button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300

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Another storm front sets in on Saturday with a 60 percent chance of flurries during the day turning into a 70 percent chance overnight and an overnight low of -11C. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday are forecast to bring snow and temperatures no higher than -11C, falling to -19C on Sunday night and -20C on Monday. With 17 areas under snowfall warnings from Environment Canada across southern Alberta, Calgary police and Alberta RCMP have been busy monitoring and clearing motor vehicle collisions since Tuesday afternoon.

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On Wednesday morning, Calgary police reported that from 5 pm Tuesday to 5 am Wednesday, they responded to 105 collisions or vehicle incidents. Of those, 83 were no injuries, 13 were injuries and nine were hits and runs. In the early hours of Wednesday alone, from 12am to 8am, they responded to 41 vehicle collisions. Across southern Alberta, RCMP have recorded 49 collisions since 12 a.m. Wednesday, six of which involved an injury. Across the province during the same time period, RCMP attended 111 vehicle collisions. A total of 49 collisions occurred on Tuesday, with one death and eight non-fatal injuries. “If you don’t have to go out, just stay home,” said Cpl. Gina Slaney with the Alberta RCMP K Division. “If you need to get out for any reason, drive for the road conditions and leave plenty of space between you and the vehicle in front of you and just be safe.”

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The Alberta Automobile Association has had double the normal volume of calls in Calgary since the storm began, said Brandon Klassen, roadside assistance supervisor. Those requiring a tow, in non-urgent situations, will have to wait up to 25 hours. “It’s all hands on deck right now,” he said, adding for light service calls, unlocks and reinforcements, the wait time is four hours in Calgary and 3-5 hours in the communities surrounding the city. “If you’re stranded on the side of a freeway or if you’re stranded in Deerfoot, we’re prioritizing those calls and getting people out as soon as possible … We’re prioritizing those emergencies and certainly sending the right equipment to make sure everyone is safe on the road”.

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Two jackknife semis, one near Innisfail on Highway 2 and another east of Gleichen on Highway 1, blocked lanes of the province’s two busiest roads for most of Wednesday. No injuries were reported in either incident. City of Calgary snow and ice clearing crews were working on priority routes, more than 20,000 daily trips, throughout the day Wednesday, as well as downtown business routes with more than 8,000 daily trips. The city’s snow clearing strategy aims to clear all priority 1 routes within 18 hours of a snow event with priority 2 routes, those that see more than 5,000 vehicles per day, cleared within 36 hours. Calgary Transit reported more than two dozen detours or delays to bus routes as a result of the snow Wednesday, with the city reminding riders to dress warmly and allow extra time to get to their destination when transiting.

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A series of images from city of Calgary traffic cameras on Wednesday morning. Clockwise, from top left: 16th Avenue and Stoney Trail NW. Glenmore Trail and Crowchild Trail SW; 64th Avenue and Deerfoot Trail NE; Glenmore Trail and Deerfoot Trail SE City of Calgary

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“Our crews will be working the high-volume roads whenever snow begins to fall, following the snow priority plan,” said Chris McGeachy, City spokesman. “We are focused on keeping the most people moving safely on our corridors.” While clearing snow on Deerfoot and Stoney trails is the responsibility of the provincial government, McGeachy said city crews often clear some of the ramps that lead to major roads that have more than 20,000 daily trips. “We just want to remind people that the best thing they can do right now is to adapt… It’s going to be very cold and we’re going to see a lot of snow, so allow plenty of time to get where you need to go if you can, wear those snow tires and leave plenty of space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.”

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Spells🔮 were made for snow! 🎃 Snow begins Tuesday afternoon in the south and spreads northeast overnight. 10-20cm possible by Wednesday afternoon, incl Claresholm, Brooks and Oyen. Up to 25cm of snow possible over higher ground in the SW. #ABstorm pic.twitter.com/hpXGenr6jD — ECCC Weather Alberta (@ECCCWeatherAB) October 31, 2022

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Publication date: Nov 02, 2022 • 19 min ago • 3 min read • 6 Comments Brayden Hanna cleans his sidewalk in West Hillhurst on Wednesday. He may have to do it again this weekend, with more snow in the forecast. Gavin Young/Postmedia.

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As a winter storm continues to wreak havoc on roads across the southern part of the province, Calgarians can look forward to some respite Thursday and Friday before more snow moves in over the weekend.

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Snowfall in Calgary is expected to taper off late Wednesday night with clear skies and a high of -3C on Thursday. Friday will see a high of 6C with sunny skies before cloud increases and a 60 per cent chance of flurries by evening. Sign up to receive daily news headlines from the Calgary Herald, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. By clicking the subscribe button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300

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Another storm front sets in on Saturday with flurries during the day and night and an overnight low of -11C. Nights will be chilly on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday with temperatures ranging from -11C to -20C. With 17 areas under snowfall warnings from Environment Canada across southern Alberta, Calgary police and Alberta RCMP have been busy monitoring and clearing motor vehicle collisions since Tuesday afternoon. Calgary police reported that from 5 pm Tuesday to 5 am Wednesday, they responded to 105 collisions or vehicle incidents. Of those, 83 were no injuries, 13 were injuries and nine were hits and runs. In the early hours of Wednesday alone, from 12am to 8am, they responded to 41 vehicle collisions.

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Across southern Alberta, RCMP have recorded 49 collisions since 12 a.m. Wednesday, six of which involved an injury. Across the province during the same time period, RCMP attended 111 vehicle collisions. A total of 49 collisions occurred on Tuesday, with one death and eight non-fatal injuries. “If you don’t have to go out, just stay home,” said Cpl. Gina Slaney with the Alberta RCMP K Division. “If you need to get out for any reason, drive for the road conditions and leave plenty of space between you and the vehicle in front of you and just be safe.” The Alberta Automobile Association has had double the normal volume of calls in Calgary since the storm began, said Brandon Klassen, roadside assistance supervisor. Those requiring a tow, in non-urgent situations, will have to wait up to 25 hours.

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“It’s all hands on deck right now,” he said, adding for light service calls, unlocking and pushing, the wait time is four hours in Calgary and up to five hours in the communities surrounding the city. Carlie Leonard walks her dog Oscar in West Hillhurst on a snowy Wednesday afternoon. Gavin Young/Postmedia “If you’re stranded on the side of a freeway or if you’re stranded in Deerfoot, we’re prioritizing those calls and getting people out as soon as possible … We’re prioritizing those emergencies and certainly sending the right equipment to make sure everyone is safe on the road”. Two jackknife semis, one near Innisfail on Highway 2 and another east of Gleichen on Highway 1, blocked lanes of the province’s two busiest roads for most of Wednesday. No injuries were reported in either incident. City of Calgary snow and ice clearing crews were working on priority routes, more than 20,000 daily trips, throughout the day Wednesday, as well as downtown business routes with more than 8,000 daily trips. The city’s snow clearing strategy aims to clear all priority 1 routes within 18 hours of a snow event with priority 2 routes, those that see more than 5,000 vehicles per day, cleared within 36 hours.

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Calgary Transit reported more than two dozen detours or delays to bus routes as a result of the snow Wednesday, with the city reminding riders to dress warmly and allow extra time to get to their destination when transiting. Calgary Stampeders running back Ka’Deem Carey arrives at practice in the new inflatable dome at Shouldice Park on Wednesday. Jim Wells/Postmedia

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“Our crews will be working the high-volume roads whenever snow begins to fall, following the snow priority plan,” said Chris McGeachy, City spokesman. “We are focused on keeping the most people moving safely on our corridors.” While clearing snow on Deerfoot and Stoney trails is the responsibility of the provincial government, McGeachy said city crews often clear some of the ramps that lead to major roads that have more than 20,000 daily trips. “We just want to remind people that the best thing they can do right now is to adapt… It’s going to be very cold and we’re going to see a lot of snow, so allow plenty of time to get where you need to go if you can, wear those snow tires and leave plenty of space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.”

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North of Airdrie QE2 visibility is below 100ft and down to zero in areas… Freeway is heavy ice.. lots of vehicles in ditch and fucking idiots are tailgating some cars… Don’t drive this freeway if no need. #abstorm pic.twitter.com/UUYNlctjZz — Jo Majko (@attila_thefun) November 2, 2022

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Spells🔮 were made for snow! 🎃 Snow begins Tuesday afternoon in the south and spreads northeast overnight. 10-20cm possible by Wednesday afternoon, incl Claresholm, Brooks and Oyen. Up to 25cm of snow possible over higher ground in the SW. #ABstorm pic.twitter.com/hpXGenr6jD — ECCC Weather Alberta (@ECCCWeatherAB) October 31, 2022

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