PHOTOS: A fast-moving blizzard batters the Prairies, shuts down roads
With conditions improving on the Prairies, bitterly cold temperatures are set to move in.
The week got off to a wintry start in parts of the Prairies with a fast-paced Alberta clipper system that moved through, creating blizzard-like conditions and poor visibility - prompting RCMP to advise against unnecessary travel.
The clipper made for treacherous roadways in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The system made its way through Alberta on Monday, with snow and winds finally subsiding across both Saskatchewan and Manitoba Tuesday afternoon, as winds died down from west to east.
Several flights at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport were also delayed or cancelled because of the poor conditions Tuesday morning.
Here's a visual recap of the conditions seen across parts of the Prairies.
ALBERTA
This system led to blizzard conditions over the eastern parts of the province and caused reduced visibility in blowing snow over much of the central and southern parts of the province, including in the Calgary-Edmonton corridor.
Several collisions were caused by the poor visibility mixed with strong winds and slippery roads, including a major pileup on Trans-Canada Highway west of Suffield. Many travel advisories were issued by the RCMP due to weather conditions. Damages due to wind have also been reported, including one home in transport that flipped from a flatbed truck near Hanna.
SASKATCHEWAN
Multiple highway incidents were reported, with many of the highways in southern Saskatchewan being closed Monday evening. Extreme wind gusts also interrupted power to some communities. Heavy snow also accompanied this system.
MANITOBA
Thumbnail courtesy of Jacquie North, taken in Winnipeg, Man.
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