Snowfall warning for Lakeland Region; Risk of Freezing Rain Overnight

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Lakeland region, as well as a freezing rain risk overnight.

An area of snow and strong winds will develop tonight over central Alberta and move southward early Monday morning. Snowfall amounts across the region will vary, but a general 5 to 10 cm can be expected north and west of Edmonton, while areas around the Capital region can expect up to 5 cm.

Areas over southern Alberta could see up to 2 to 4 cm by Monday afternoon. The only exception to this will be along the southern foothills where snowfall accumulations could exceed 10 cm.

There is also a slight risk of freezing rain over central Alberta overnight. Strong northwest winds gusting up to 80 km/h will also develop Sunday night. In combination with the freshly fallen snow, low visibilities in blowing snow can be expected over central Alberta tonight and across southern Alberta on Monday.

Special weather statement in effect for:

• Co. of St. Paul near Ashmont St. Vincent and St. Lina
• Co. of St. Paul near Elk Point and St. Edouard
• Co. of St. Paul near Lindbergh and Frog Lake
• Co. of St. Paul near St. Paul and Lafond
• Improvement District 349 including Cold Lake Air Weapons Range
• Lac La Biche Co. near Fork Lake
• Lac La Biche Co. near Heart Lake
• Lac La Biche Co. near Lac La Biche and Square Lake
• Lac La Biche Co. near Lakeland Prov. Park and Rec. Area
• Lac La Biche Co. near Plamondon Hylo and Avenir
• M.D. of Bonnyville near Beaverdam
• M.D. of Bonnyville near Bonnyville Ardmore and Kehewin Res.
• M.D. of Bonnyville near Cold Lake and City of Cold Lake
• M.D. of Bonnyville near Fishing Lake Smt
• M.D. of Bonnyville near Glendon and Moose Lake
• M.D. of Bonnyville near La Corey Wolf Lake and Truman
• Smoky Lake Co. near Buffalo Lake and Kikino Smts
• Smoky Lake Co. near Vilna Saddle Lake and Whitefish Lake