184 crashes in 12 hours; Edmonton continues to be hit by spring snowstorm

 

 

A spring snowstorm continues to hit Edmonton. Roads and buildings are covered in ice. 184 crashes in 12 hours were caused by heavy snow. Whitemud Drive and 23 Avenue, which were closed Thursday due to bad weather, reopened Friday morning.

184 collisions were reported between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday. 36 vehicles were impounded. Alberta RCMP said 147 collisions were reported Friday morning. A snowstorm warning is in effect for Edmonton, St. Albert and Sherwood Park.