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    First big one of the year is coming. Wonder how bad it will be tomorrow

    http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/c...anad-1.3967443


    A "potentially crippling" snowstorm is expected to hit southwestern Alberta over the weekend.

    Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for several areas in and around Cardston County, the M.D. of Willow Creek, the M.D. of Pincher Creek, the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, Waterton Lakes National Park and the Piikani and Blood reserves.

    "A moist flow of Pacific air aloft and a dome of cold air over the region will combine to produce an extended period of heavy snowfall over parts of southwestern Alberta," said Environment Canada.

    Real Ski Report: Fresh snow expected to bring best skiing of season this weekend
    The snowfall is expected to taper off by Monday afternoon, but an estimated 50 cm of snow is expected. Snow in some areas could be as high as one metre.

    Hazardous winter conditions are expected and travel is not recommended.

    A snowfall warning is also in effect for Okotoks and surrounding areas with 15 to 25 cm of snow expected over the weekend.

    Snowfalls warnings in Banff National Park and Jasper National Park were added later in the day.

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    Ice Dice is going to be a riot tomorrow. Glad my car has 3.5mm studs and a big 1/4" thick skidplate.

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    No alert right now, might get 10 cm in Calgary, all that can change of course: https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/ab-52_metric_e.html

    Is this one of those days some were mentioning as a reason you don't need winter tires in Calgary? #studsmatter
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    Yea winter (studded) tires suck - I cant do awesome E brake turns anymore like I used to with my stud-less winters.

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    Originally posted by blindsight


    Winter tires are for pussies.

    I was working for Blaskin and Lane when the first batch of Blizzak tires came in, revolutionary. Before that, we had to know how to drive appropriately for the weather...
    If it means those pussies don't play bumper cars with me, I'm fine.


    Wait, that didn't sound right.....

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    Well, wow, we got ~30+cm in the greater Vancouver area yesterday. Total shit driving in Surrey etc, and its still snowing

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    I wonder if Vancouver has received more snow than Calgary this 2016-17 season?
    Will fuck off, again.

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    ^December 23-24 snowfall in Calgary was pretty huge, I remember arriving on the 22nd and there was clear grass everywhere.

    Over here we have had numerous huge dumps, I'd be willing to bet the numbers are close. Huge variation in which part of the greater vancouver area you are in though. I left downtown vancouver yesterday AM and things were slushy, as soon as I hit the alex fraser into Surrey it was a total shit show.

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    Originally posted by Sugarphreak
    Yes... Vancouver is fucking stupid right now.
    Vancouver is stupid with just an inch on the ground. Those people just can't handle driving in winter conditions. I can't imagine what its like there right now.

    Don't go to Richmond unless you want the double whammy.

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    I lived 3 years in Ditchmond and seeing the SUV's flipped over on totally flat and straight roads was always hilarious after 1cm of snow.

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    More fresh snow overnight, yupp, this morning's commute will no doubt be a very slow one. Most two lane sections will be down to one as the no-minds can't or won't figure out where to position their vehicle - no lines means a good portion of their brain's processing will just be befuddled. Let the fun begin, I'm just glad I'm commuting in the opposite direction of most.
    Will fuck off, again.

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    I decided last night that I was just going to work from home today. I can handle these road conditions just fine, but the rest of the people on the road would probably send me over the edge.
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    Wasn't too bad this morning. Saw about 4 people spin out/in the ditch. But generally was pretty decent. I left about 530 though so probably gonna get worse with the increase in traffic

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    Originally posted by Sugarphreak
    Yes... Vancouver is fucking stupid right now. WTF... I moved here to get the fuck away from the snow, and this is the year we get an endless snowmaggeden?

    I am re-doubling my efforts to produce carbon emissions and speed up global warming
    You are the reason Vancouver got all the snow, it followed you from Calgary

    Shit ton right now....didn't stop once during the night. Gone be fun!!!!

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    It's gonna be a bad commute.
    Left about 5:30 too. Not bad but can see the makings of a brutal commute. No one in my office is here yet.

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    Originally posted by speedog
    More fresh snow overnight, yupp, this morning's commute will no doubt be a very slow one. Most two lane sections will be down to one as the no-minds can't or won't figure out where to position their vehicle - no lines means a good portion of their brain's processing will just be befuddled.
    Quoted for the truth. Where they should be 4 lanes, there's only 2. it's days like these where I can pick out (really quickly) those who should just stay home and off the streets.
    Already watched a couple of folks do their best impression of a snowmobile / plow truck while trying to tackle the new powder covering those buried lanes. only to get stuck.

    come to think of it, today's commute is perfect for a sled.

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