Calgary faced another bout of snowfall on Sunday, leading to dangerous road conditions and a high number of accidents, as reported by the Calgary police. A total of 163 collisions were recorded across the city from midnight to noon. Among these incidents, there were 140 non-injury collisions, including nine hit-and-runs, and 23 collisions resulting in injuries, with one being a hit-and-run case.
Staff Sgt. Jennifer Doolan noted that residents seem to be fatigued by the persistent snowfall, longing for the arrival of spring driving conditions. However, the ongoing wintry weather is compelling Calgarians to exercise caution and reduce their speed on the roads.
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the snowfall on Sunday is expected to taper off by midnight, with a possibility of flurries and freezing drizzle overnight. While no further snowfall is predicted for Monday, there remains a chance of flurries and freezing drizzle, according to the federal agency’s forecast.