'Thick Fluffy Snowflakes' Come Down on Southeastern Alberta

Weather warnings were in place for southeastern Alberta on Friday, March 1, as Environment Canada warned of heavy snow and gusty winds through the weekend.

Footage taken by Fernie Mariam shows “fluffy thick snowflakes” in the Alberta resort town of Banff on Friday.

Environment Canada said southeastern parts of the province could see up to 30 cm, nearly 12 inches, of snow accumulation and strong, gusty winds.

Snow was expected to move out of the region by Sunday morning, the weather service said. Credit: Fernie Mariam via Storyful

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