Snow and wind are causing drifting snow in the Drumheller area.
Bad winter weather has hit Drumheller and area, with Environment Canada expecting 50km winds to last into Friday evening.
511 Alberta is reporting strong winds, blowing and drifting snow and icy conditions on a number of highways, including Highways 9, 10, 21, and 56 for the Drumheller area.
Director of Infrastructure Services for the Town of Drumheller Allan Kendrick say crews are out working on the roads as best they can, but the colder weather makes it more difficult.
“You’re hitting that minus 20, minus 25 range - you can’t melt it, we do plow it.”
He said the town will lay down ground angular rock that bites into the ice to give vehicles better traction.
Tomorrow may see less snow, but Environment Canada is calling for a possible windchill of minus 39. The Banff, Kananaskis and Lethbridge areas have been issued snow storm warnings.
