By Sam Borsato - @BorsatoSam on Twitter - Dori_Modney (@Dori_Modney on Twitter)

Mother Nature wreaks havoc on Southern Alberta roads

Dec 19, 2016 | 9:53 AM

SOUTHERN ALBERTA –   Travel advisories piled up Monday morning with blame placed on Mother Nature’s bluster.

By the noon hour travel was not recommended on Highway 3 between Coleman and the BC border because of road conditions. Highways were partially snow covered due to falling snow and strong winds causing drifting and creating poor visibility. Similar conditions existed on BC highways in the south-west area.  The Travel Advisory was lifted shortly after 3:00-pm.

The morning commute began with a semi blown off the west bound lanes of Highway-3 in between Lethbridge and Coalhurst around 9:00.  A short time later, Nobleford fire and emergency crews dealt with a semi flipped near the Monarch overpass.

Raymond RCMP advised against travel on Highways 4, 5, 62, and surrounding areas south of Lethbridge due to high wind.

Coaldale RCMP asked semi truck drivers and other trucks drivers hauling trailers to consider the safety of pulling their trailers with the high winds. Trailers with light or no cargo seem to be particularly at risk to being blown over.  Semi truck drivers and smaller truck drivers are particularly asked to consider delaying their trips awaiting for more favourable wind conditions.

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In Lethbridge, a passerby reported that city crews were out dealing with a damaged tree, near the intersection of 23rd Street and 9th Avenue North, adjacent to Wilson Middle school.  It appeared that a tent or an awning was blown into the tree.  Crews worked to clear the mess and damage from the tree.

Environment Canada noted the wind gusts would diminish Monday night but, return to 80-kmph gusts on Tuesday.