Critical: Dangerous Highway Conditions - Parts of Alberta
Issued Feb 20, 2019 at 06:49 PM
Source: Alberta Transportation
Issued: Feb 20, 2019 at 06:49 PM
History:
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- Alert: Feb 20, 2019 at 06:49 PM
- Cancel: Feb 20, 2019 at 09:01 PM
Description: Alberta Emergency Alert- Dangerous Highway Conditions.
Blowing and drifting snow combined with strong winds, is affecting Highway 1, between Canmore and Cochrane impacting travel in both directions. Visibility is reduced to zero. Highway 1 is closed.
Go to https://www.511.alberta.ca for up to date road conditions and route information.
Area: Bighorn #8
Affected areas (13):
- Airdrie
- Beiseker
- Bighorn No. 8
- Canmore
- Chestermere
- Cochrane
- Crossfield
- Ghost Lake
- Irricana
- Rocky View No. 44
- Stoney 142, 143, 144
- Tsuu T'ina Nation 145 (Sarcee 145)
- Waiparous
Action to take:
- Drivers are instructed to not travel in this area
- Highway 1 is closed
- If you are on Highway 1, shelter in place
- Follow the directions of emergency responders
- For emergency assistance, dial 9 1 1
- Go to the 5 1 1 Alberta website for current road conditions
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