Snowfall warning issued for Calgary

Snow in Calgary on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a snowfall warning for Calgary.

“Heavy snowfall is expected today, with total amounts of 10 to 20 cm,” the national weather agency said Sunday.

The heaviest snowfall is expected Sunday afternoon and evening.

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Snowfall will taper off early Monday morning, potentially making for a difficult commute to work for some drivers.

“Travel will likely be challenging,” ECCC said. “Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will likely be reduced at times.”

ECCC recommends drivers take extra time to get where they’re going on Monday morning.

Chris McGeachy, mobility spokesperson with the City of Calgary, says officials have been monitoring the forecast and are prepared.

“We’ve got all crew and equipment out there responding, we’ve called in additional contracted help,” he said.

“We’re just reminding people to be mindful, watch for trouble spots such as bridges, hills and intersections.”

“We just want to make sure you get to where you need to go safely.”

Calgary snow clearing operations

Calgary clears snow-covered roads using a Priority Snow Plan.

Crews spend the first 18 hours after snow stops falling tackling Priority 1 routes, including roads with more than 20,000 vehicles per day, like Crowchild Trail, as well as downtown cycle tracks.

Deerfoot Trail and Stoney Trail are maintained by the provincial government.

Crews then focus on Priority 2 routes — roads that carry more than 5,000 vehicles a day — like Kensington Road and Acadia Drive, as well as designated emergency routes around hospitals and fire stations, bus routes and roads with on-street bike lanes. This is done from 18 hours after snowfall ends to 36 hours.

After that, crews turn to clearing Priority 3 routes, which include school and playground zones.

Though the city does not typically clear snow from residential streets, crews will level ruts in them as needed.

Poor driving conditions in Airdrie area

Airdrie RCMP issued a warning for drivers on Sunday afternoon, asking them to avoid unnecessary travel due to strong winds and blowing snow.

“Police are currently responding to several motor vehicle collisions on area highways. including the QE II [Highway],” said a statement.

‘Significant delays’ in Turner Valley

RCMP in southern Alberta’s Black Diamond area are warning a non-injury collision is causing “significant delays.”

The crash happened amid heavy snowfall on Highway 22 near 328 Street West on Sunday afternoon.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area.