Air Canada issued a travel alert today for Calgary, as a late-summer snowstorm blanketed the city and kept crews out all night dealing with power lines downed by fallen tree branches.
Many street lights are off across Calgary as heavy, wet snow continues to fall, bringing tree branches toppling down onto power lines. (Kyle Bakx/CBC)
The airline tweeted a link for travellers to check their flight status and rebook online, saying change fees would be waived.
Emergency crews are responding to calls about power outages due to tree branches falling on power lines. The branches are also blocking many roads.
The city has opened its Emergency Management Centre to co-ordinate calls. Officials ask that only emergency calls be made to 911 about downed power lines or other life-threatening events.
Other calls about fallen trees should be made to the 311 call centre.
Officials said crews are having to prioritize, and respond to the most urgent situations.
Despite the snowstorm in the wrong season, a Calgary Transit driver manages to keep a sense of humour. (Twitter)
Police and fire crews are taping off areas where there may be a risk to people, such as a power line lying across a road.
"It's miserable outside, folks. Please leave extra time, drive safely, and, if you can, avoid morning rush hour travel today," tweeted Mayor Naheed Nenshi.
The Calgary Board of Education said schools will be open despite the wintry weather.
Enmax says there are power outages in several parts of the city, including:
- Varsity.
- Kelvin Grove, Haysboro, Glenmore Park, Eagle Ridge, Chinook Park, Bayview.
- Willow Park, Acadia.
- Rural W, Rural N.W., Greenwood/Greenbriar, Cougar Ridge, Bowness.
- Tuscany, Rural N.W., Royal Vista, Royal Oak, Rocky Ridge.
- Montgomery, Bowness.
- University Heights, Charleswood Heights.
- Westgate, Shaganappi, Rosscarrock, Killarney/Glengarry, Glendale.
- Varsity, Chinook Park, MacLeod Trail, Willow Park, Oakridge.
- Woodlands, Glenbrook.
- Brentwood.
- Mount Royal, Marda Loop.
- Spruce Cliff.
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