Winter returns with a vengeance

Update Mar 17 at 2 pm: The snow has stopped and the wind has died down.

Mar 17 at 10:45 a.m: It’s snowing, with strong winds and blowing snow in Canmore. Poor visibility, temperature -13°C, with approx 8 cm accumulation. For road conditions, check the webcams. 

Weather forecast for Kananaskis: Snow at times heavy. Local amount 10 to 15 cm.
Temperature falling to minus 14 this afternoon.

Ten minutes ago, Kananaskis Public Safety tweeted: “Field teams are reporting 25cm of new snow overnight on the Spray Road (HWY 742) near the Chester Lake trailhead. Poor driving conditions.”

The PLPP trail report indicates 6 cm of new snow overnight and still snowing. Whiskey Jack, Packers, and the upper portion of Pocaterra were trackset last night. Pocaterra hut has re-opened.

With the cooler temperatures which are forecast for the coming week, skiing conditions should be much better and more “winterlike” for a while yet.

It’s a nice day to stay inside and drink lattes and eat birthday cake(thanks, Helen!)

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This photo of the Three Sisters area of Canmore was posted on the Weather Network by Paul Goodwill on Mar 16, 2013

This photo of the Three Sisters area of Canmore was posted on the Weather Network by Paul Goodwill on Mar 16, 2013

For my Canmore readers(more affectionately known as “Can-morons”)

Price Waterhouse Coopers(PWC), the receiver for Three Sisters Mountain Village, has proposed a re-structuring plan which compromises the wildlife corridors. It’s important to inform yourself, and make your voice heard at the upcoming information sessions.

Area Structure Plan Open House: Mon Mar 18, 6-9 pm. Radisson Hotel

To read more, check the links below

Three Sisters Mountain Village Concerned Citizens on Facebook

Y2Y Wildlife corridors

Rocky Mountain Outlook – Council approves Three Sisters SSR

Calgary Herald – Redevelopment of Three Sisters

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