Calgary experienced a heavy wet snowstorm on Thursday morning, with Environment and Climate Change Canada issuing a special weather statement that forecasts up to 20 centimetres of snow. The storm has already caused significant disruptions, as Calgary police reported at least 163 crashes on city streets between midnight and noon on Thursday, resulting in 22 injuries.

A snowfall warning was issued ahead of the storm, predicting between 10 and 20 centimetres of snow. As the storm system is expected to move out of the Calgary area around dinnertime on Thursday, residents are bracing for the aftermath of the heavy snowfall.

Temperatures in Calgary are projected to be around 8°C on Friday and 5°C on Saturday, which is likely to lead to melting snow. This fluctuation in temperature is typical for this time of year, as March and April are historically high accumulation months for snow or rain in Calgary. Chris McGeachy, a meteorologist, noted, “(It’s) no surprise. March and April are high accumulation months, whether it is snow or rain.”

As the city grapples with the snowstorm’s impact, Calgary police have urged drivers to exercise caution. McGeachy advised, “We just want to remind people: leave plenty of time to get to where you need to go, plenty of space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.” This advice comes in light of the increased number of accidents reported during the storm.

By the afternoon, the situation worsened, with Calgary police reporting a total of 229 crashes from midnight to 4 p.m., including 23 injuries. The accumulation of snow has made driving hazardous, prompting officials to remind residents to stay safe on the roads.

Looking ahead, flurries are forecasted again for Sunday, with the potential for additional snowfall. Kevin Stanfield commented, “One snow event down, a couple more to go perhaps, and they start again this weekend.” This indicates that while the current storm may be subsiding, winter conditions are not yet over for Calgary.

As the calendar indicates April, Chris McGeachy remarked, “Calendar might say April; unfortunately, winter’s still here for a couple more days.” Observers are keeping a close eye on the weather patterns, as details remain unconfirmed regarding the extent of the upcoming snowfall and its impact on the city.

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A major hydro quebec outage has left over 61,000 customers without power as of March 11, 2026, due to severe freezing rain affecting multiple regions in Quebec.

As of 5:15 p.m., reports indicated that 57,932 addresses were without power. The Lanaudière region was particularly hard hit, with 29,962 addresses affected. Other impacted areas include the Quebec City area, which saw 11,235 addresses without power, and the Outaouais region, where 9,541 addresses were affected.

In Montreal, 2,834 customers are currently without power, while the Laurentians region has reported 1,908 affected addresses. The widespread outages have prompted concern among residents and officials alike.

Weather Conditions and Alerts

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued an orange alert for freezing rain, predicting an accumulation of 20 to 30 mm in some areas. This weather event is expected to have significant impacts on infrastructure, as noted by meteorologist Ross Hull, who stated, “If that does happen, then you’re looking at an impact on infrastructure. So power outages, tree limbs falling and those types of things.”

Large-scale power outages are currently impacting several regions across Quebec, highlighting the vulnerability of the electrical grid during severe weather conditions.

Official Responses and Next Steps

Hydro-Québec is actively working to restore power to affected customers, although the timeline for restoration remains uncertain. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full extent of the damage and the expected time for power restoration.

Residents are advised to stay informed through official channels and to prepare for potential extended outages as the weather conditions continue to evolve.

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