Chestermere residents should brace for a dramatic change in weather this weekend as temperatures plummet and snow returns to the community. According to Environment Canada, temperatures will drop to just 1°C today, Saturday, March 28, with snow flurries expected Saturday night bringing approximately 2 cm of accumulation.
Sunday will see continued cloud and a chance of flurries with temperatures remaining below freezing during the day. The forecast marks a notable shift from the milder conditions residents enjoyed earlier this week when temperatures reached into the double digits. An active Pacific storm pattern is bringing unsettled weather to Alberta during late March, with temperature swings and snowfall expected across the province.
March and April are typically the peak months for snowfall in southern Alberta. Calgary averages approximately 23 cm of snowfall during March, and this weekend’s return of cold, snowy conditions fits within the normal range for this time of year. The timing of this weather system is particularly relevant for Chestermere, located immediately east of Calgary. Approximately 4,515 residents of the city commute to Calgary for work daily, making weather-related road conditions a significant concern.
Those planning weekend travel should be prepared for changing road conditions on Highway 1 and other major routes. Looking ahead, The Weather Network indicates that an active pattern through March and April should bring above-normal precipitation totals including snow, ice and rain to western and southern parts of the province. Residents can check provincial road condition reports or monitor local weather updates for the latest information as conditions develop through the weekend.
