Category: Weather

It's time to "fall" into winter mode.

Residents in Okotoks and surrounding areas are advised to prepare for deteriorating travel conditions over the Thanksgiving long weekend as the region braces for its first snowfall of the season.

A special weather statement issued by Environment Canada covers Okotoks, High River, Diamond Valley, Longview, and several surrounding communities, warning of changing and deteriorating travel conditions.

According to Environment Canada, rain is expected to gradually transition into snow across much of Alberta on Saturday, with the system moving south toward the Foothills Saturday night.

While the Foothills region is expected to see only light snow, more significant snowfall may occur against the Southern Alberta foothills.

Residents are advised to continue monitoring forecasts and weather alerts as the system approaches, and can view the latest updates on Environment Canada’s website.

It's time to "chill" out and enjoy the snow!

The Foothills region is in for a chilly Thanksgiving long weekend, with the first snowfall of the season expected to hit the area.

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, rain will move into the region on Saturday morning, with a good chance of transitioning to snow by the afternoon.

• Highway 2 from Okotoks to Claresholm can expect 2-4 cm of snow
• Longview and Stavely may see up to 10 cm of snow

While the snowfall may feel early, it’s not unusual for the Foothills at this time of year. Low-pressure systems can bring cold air and decent snowfall, with the average first snowfall in the Calgary area typically occurring around this time.

The cold weather and snow are expected to be short-lived, with temperatures forecast to rebound on Monday and warm up again next week.

For the latest weather updates, visit Environment and Climate Change Canada’s website.

It's time to "chill" out and prepare for winter weather.

A special weather statement is in effect for the region, warning of possible accumulating snowfall this holiday weekend.

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Foothills area, including Okotoks and surrounding communities, as rain is expected to spread across northern Alberta today, with precipitation changing to snow on Friday and Saturday.

The highest snowfall amounts are expected in the west, including Grande Cache, Hinton, and Jasper National Park, with snowfall that could exceed 20 centimeters.

Motorists are advised to prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions over the weekend, with snow expected to taper off from north to south on Sunday.

The affected areas include:

• Foothills County near Priddis and Brown-Lowery Provincial Park
• Foothills County near Diamond Valley
• Foothills County near Longview and Eden Valley Reserve
• Foothills County near Okotoks and De Winton
• Foothills County near High River and Aldersyde
• Foothills County near Cayley
• M.D. of Willow Creek near Nanton and Parkland
• M.D. of Willow Creek near Claresholm and Stavely
• Foothills County near Blackie
• Siksika Reserve 146
• Vulcan County near Arrowwood, Herronton, and Queenstown
• Vulcan County near Vulcan and Ensign
• Vulcan County near Carmangay and Champion
• Vulcan County near Lomond, Travers, and Little Bow Reservoirs
• Vulcan County near Milo
• M.D. of Ranchland
• M.D. of Pincher Creek near Cowley, Burmis, and Maycroft
• M.D. of Willow Creek near Granum and Peigan Timber Limit

For more information, visit Environment Canada’s website.

It's time to "chill" out and protect those plants!

Environment Canada has issued a yellow-level frost advisory for the Foothills region, including Okotoks, due to expected temperatures to fall to near or below freezing overnight. The advisory, which also affects other communities in Foothills County and surrounding areas, was issued on Wednesday.

The affected areas include Okotoks, High River, Diamond Valley, Longview, Blackie, Cayley, Aldersyde, De Winton, and Priddis, as well as Nanton, Claresholm, Stavely, Vulcan County, and Siksika Nation.

Environment Canada predicts that temperatures will drop to near zero or below overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning, carrying a moderate impact level with high forecast confidence.

Residents are advised to take preventative measures to protect cold-sensitive plants, trees, and crops. Environment Canada recommends covering up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas.

Residents are encouraged to continue monitoring weather alerts and forecasts as conditions develop.

It's time to "leaf" the frost advisory in mind.

Residents in Okotoks and surrounding areas are being warned to take precautions to protect their plants from a cold snap expected overnight. Environment Canada has issued a yellow-level frost advisory for the Foothills region, which includes Okotoks, High River, and other nearby communities.

The advisory covers areas around Okotoks, including De Winton, Diamond Valley, and Priddis, as well as parts of Vulcan County and Siksika Nation. Temperatures are expected to fall low enough for widespread frost or freezing conditions Sunday night before warming again Monday morning.

Environment Canada recommends covering plants, especially those in frost-prone areas, to prevent damage. The advisory carries a moderate impact level and high forecast confidence, indicating a high likelihood of frost or freezing temperatures.

Residents are advised to take preventative measures to protect their plants, trees, and crops from the cold. More details on the advisory are available through Environment Canada’s website.

Learn more about the frost advisory.

It's time to "leaf" no stone unturned in protecting your plants from the frost.

Residents in the Okotoks area are among those under a yellow-level frost advisory issued by Environment Canada, with freezing temperatures expected overnight.

The advisory includes areas around Okotoks, as well as several other communities in the Foothills region, including High River, Aldersyde, De Winton, Diamond Valley, Priddis, Longview, Cayley, Nanton, Claresholm, and Stavely.

Environment Canada predicts overnight lows will range between -5 C and 0 C, with temperatures warming again Sunday morning.

The advisory carries a moderate impact level and high forecast confidence, with damage to plants, trees, and crops possible.

Residents are advised to take preventative measures to protect sensitive plants, such as covering them, and to continue monitoring local forecasts and alerts.

More details on the advisory are available through Environment Canada.

It's time to "leaf" the frost advisory behind.

Residents in Okotoks and surrounding areas are advised to take precautions against frost damage as Environment Canada issues a frost advisory for the Foothills region.

The advisory, which includes Okotoks, High River, and other nearby communities, warns of patchy frost expected overnight Thursday as temperatures drop to near or below freezing.

• Okotoks, High River, Diamond Valley, Longview, Cayley, Blackie, Priddis, De Winton, and Aldersyde are included in the advisory.
• Nanton and Claresholm are also affected, as are areas farther south.

Residents are advised to take preventative measures to protect sensitive plants, trees, and crops from damage.

Environment Canada recommends covering plants, particularly those in frost-prone areas, to minimize damage.

The advisory carries a moderate impact level, with high confidence in the forecast.

Residents are encouraged to continue monitoring Environment Canada for updated alerts and forecasts.

It's time to "chill" out and protect those plants!

Residents of Okotoks and surrounding areas in the Foothills region are bracing for a chilly night ahead, with Environment Canada issuing a frost advisory for the area.

The advisory, which was issued on Wednesday afternoon, warns of freezing temperatures accompanied by frost, expected to hit the region overnight.

Residents are being advised to take preventative measures to protect cold-sensitive plants, trees, and crops from the expected frost.

According to Environment Canada, frost advisories are issued when widespread frost or freezing temperatures are expected during the growing season, and the impact level for this advisory is listed as moderate, with high confidence in the forecast.

Residents can continue to monitor Environment Canada for updated alerts and forecasts.

• Areas affected: Okotoks, High River, De Winton, Aldersyde, Cayley, Priddis, Diamond Valley, Longview, Nanton, Claresholm and surrounding areas
• Expected impact: Freezing temperatures accompanied by frost
• Impact level: Moderate
• Confidence level: High

It's time to frost-bite the chill with a warm cup of coffee!

A Frost Advisory has been issued for Okotoks and surrounding areas in the Foothills. Environment Canada issued a Yellow Level Frost Advisory on Tuesday, September 15 at 3:38 p.m.

The Advisory is in effect for several areas, including Okotoks and De Winton, as well as other nearby communities. The affected areas are:

• Foothills Co. near Diamond Valley
• Foothills Co. near Longview and Eden Valley Res.
• Foothills Co. near Okotoks and De Winton
• Foothills Co. near High River and Aldersyde
• Foothills Co. near Cayley
• M.D. of Willow Creek near Nanton and Parkland
• M.D. of Willow Creek near Claresholm and Stavely

Residents can expect temperatures to drop to or below zero, but temperatures will moderate mid-morning on Wednesday.

Stormy weather ahead, but don't get rained on by bad planning!

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Foothills County, including areas near Okotoks, on Sunday, August 30. Environment Canada issued the yellow-level warning for areas near Okotoks and De Winton, as well as Blackie.

As of 5:19 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Indus and was moving slowly south. Environment Canada warns that hail up to the size of a quarter and heavy rainfall are possible, which could lead to flash flooding and significantly reduced visibility.

Motorists are advised not to drive through flooded roadways. The warning carries a moderate impact level, with Environment Canada listing its forecast confidence as high.

Environment Canada’s latest forecast also calls for showers and a risk of thunderstorms early Sunday evening.

• Hail up to the size of a quarter is possible.
• Heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding and reduced visibility.
• Motorists should avoid driving through flooded roadways.