Calgary weather warning: Severe cold, snow possible

 

 

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has warned that Calgary is likely to experience severe cold and heavy snow this week. While Monday and Tuesday will be relatively warm, temperatures will start to drop sharply starting Wednesday evening. While the daytime temperature on Wednesday will rise to 4°C, it could drop to -19°C after noon due to wind chill.

On Thursday, the weather forecast says that temperatures will drop sharply and there is a 60% chance of snow. Temperatures are expected to be -18°C during the day and -25°C at night during these days. The cold snap is expected to continue until the weekend. More snow is expected on Friday. Temperatures will be -19°C during the day and -22°C at night. Saturday temperatures will be around -16°C. By Sunday, the weather will change slightly, with temperatures likely to rise to -13°C. The average low temperature in Calgary at this time is -13°C. Authorities have warned Calgarians to prepare for severe weather this week and take necessary precautions. A winter storm warning has been issued for Red Deer and Medicine Hat. Winds of up to 100 kilometres per hour are possible in mountainous areas from Banff to the Montana border.