A snowfall warning is in effect for the Foothills.

According to Environment Canada, strong low pressure system off the Pacific will begin bringing snow to parts of western Alberta on Thursday morning. As the system moves slowly eastward, it will spread snow to the region.

By the time snow ends on Sunday, 10 to 20 cm of new snow is expected.

The snowfall warning is in effect for:

M.D. of Foothills near Cayley
M.D. of Foothills near High River and Aldersyde
M.D. of Foothills near Longview and Eden Valley Res.
M.D. of Foothills near Okotoks and De Winton
M.D. of Foothills near Priddis and Brown-Lowery Prov. Park
M.D. of Foothills near Turner Valley and Black Diamond
M.D. of Willow Creek near Claresholm and Stavely
M.D. of Willow Creek near Nanton and Parkland
Rocky View Co. near Bragg Creek and Tsuu T'ina Res.

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