Update 7:30 am
Snow squall watches for southern Alberta have ended, and wind warnings for Cardston, Fort MacLeod, Magrath, Lethbridge, Taber and Milk River have ended.
Wind warnings remain in place for all other areas of southern Alberta as of 7:30 am.
Environment CanadaMEDICINE HAT – Snow squall watches and wind warnings ; two weather factors that can make highway travel a problem this morning.
Travel on Highway 41 north of the Sandy Point bridge is not recommended this morning, due to snow and blowing snow.
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A traveller reported getting stuck on the road with visibility down to near zero.
5-1-1 Alberta was also not recommending travel from Alderson to Calgary on the Number one, or from Taber to Coaldale on Highway 3.
A fast moving cold front is responsible for the deteriorating conditions, which should improve by this afternoon.
Here are the warnings as of 6:30 am Monday
Wind warning in effect for:
Strong winds gusting up to 100 km/h will continue today, These strong northwesterly winds will gradually ease this afternoon or early this evening.
Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions due to high winds.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
Snow squall watch in effect for:
A cold front will bring pockets of intense snowfall and strong northwesterly winds to parts of southern Alberta this morning. For brief periods, snowfall and winds could combine to reduce visibilities to near zero.
Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero.
Snow squall watches are issued when conditions are favourable for brief but intense bursts of heavy snow producing near zero visibilities.
