Calgary is grappling with severe disruptions as heavy snowfall blankets the city, prompting police to advise motorists against travel due to hazardous winter road conditions. The storm has unleashed a relentless snowfall rate of 3 to 5 cm per hour in various parts of Calgary, leading to chaos on the roads.

By the end of the storm, Calgary International Airport recorded approximately 16 cm of snow, contributing to a total of 159 reported crashes across the city, with 27 of those resulting in injuries. The situation has escalated to a point where Environment Canada issued a snowfall advisory, highlighting the urgency of the conditions.

The north part of Calgary experienced the heaviest snowfall, while the south remained relatively dry, creating stark contrasts in weather conditions across the city. “I think the intensity is what really sets it off,” said Terri Lang, a meteorologist, emphasizing the unusual severity of the storm.

As March is statistically the snowiest month for Calgary, residents are reminded that winter is not yet over. Lang noted, “Most people don’t think about this but March actually, statistically, gets the most amount of snow during the winter from November to April.” This historical context underscores the potential for further snowfall, as another storm system is forecasted to bring an additional 5 to 8 cm of snow by Thursday morning.

Local residents have expressed their surprise at the sudden change in weather. Jabier Abusdos remarked, “The couple of past days were so nice… I was like what is going on?” This sentiment reflects the abrupt transition from mild weather to winter conditions that many Calgarians are experiencing.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, with police and emergency services on high alert for any further incidents. The combination of heavy snowfall and icy conditions has made travel treacherous, and residents are urged to stay informed and exercise caution.

As the storm continues to impact Calgary, details remain unconfirmed regarding the full extent of the damage and the number of injuries. With more snow on the horizon, the city braces for the possibility of continued disruptions and hazardous conditions.

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A significant BC Hydro outage has left nearly 6,800 customers without power across Chilliwack and the North Okanagan as of March 12, 2026. The outages are attributed to a combination of motor vehicle accidents and severe weather conditions.

As of 9:38 a.m., reports indicate that 20 separate outages are impacting customers in Chilliwack, with the most affected areas including 1,653 customers south of Keith Wilson Road, 1,147 customers in Sardis, and 864 customers north of Chilliwack Central Road.

In the North Okanagan, approximately 1,600 customers are without power due to accidents, with 976 customers between Armstrong and Enderby affected as of 7:15 a.m. Additionally, 641 customers along Highway 97 west of Armstrong lost power following another accident just before 7:30 a.m.

The outages coincide with a windstorm that has been impacting Southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, with gusts recorded at speeds up to 106 km/h. This severe weather has led to widespread power outages across the region.

BC Hydro crews are currently working to restore power, but the extent of the damage and the timeline for restoration remain unclear. As the situation develops, further updates are expected from BC Hydro.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding the total number of customers affected by the windstorm and whether additional outages may occur as the weather continues to impact the area.

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