An intense cold front is bringing a band of heavy snow and strong winds to southern Alberta, November 27, 2022 (Photo: LNN)

By Sarah Jones

Environment Canada issues snow squall watch for Southern Alberta

Nov 27, 2022 | 2:50 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Environment Canada has issued a snow squall watch for areas surrounding Lethbridge.

A snow squall watch is put in place when conditions are favourable for brief but intense bursts of heavy snow, producing near-zero visibility.

This special weather statement affects the following areas:

• City of Lethbridge
• County of Forty Mile near Skiff
• County of Lethbridge near Coaldale, Coalhurst, Nobleford, Barons, Picture Butte and Turin
• County of Warner near Milk River, Coutts, Raymond, Stirling, New Dayton, Warner, Wrentham and Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park
• Municipal District of Taber near Barnwell, Taber, Grassy Lake, Vauxhall, Hays, and Highways 877 and 513

Environment Canada indicates that an intense cold front is bringing a band of heavy snow and strong winds, which could result in visibility significantly and suddenly reducing to near zero.

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Snow squalls can cause weather conditions to vary considerably within a short distance. Changes from clear skies to heavy snow are common.

Alerts and forecasts will be updated by Environment Canada.

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