Calgary airport forced to pause flight operations as major storm hits Alberta
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Flights in and out of Calgary International Airport have been put on hold temporarily as severe blizzard conditions sweep through the city and much of Alberta.
Operations will remain paused until conditions improve, said a spokesperson for the airport.
"Maintaining a safe operation is Calgary Airport's top priority. In a winter storm we clear the runways, taxiways and aprons of snow and ice to ensure aircraft can land, take off and taxi safely," said Mackenzie Murphy in an email to CBC News.
A winter storm that moved across much of Alberta on Wednesday is bringing blowing snow and extreme wind gusts, prompting Environment Canada to issue a yellow-level winter storm warning.
“Very poor visibility in snow and blowing snow will begin later this morning, along with very strong winds gusting up to 100 km/h in some areas,” the agency said on its website.
The heavy snow and dangerous driving conditions have led to multiple collisions and forced the closure of Highway 2 between Calgary and Airdrie, officials say.
Airdrie RCMP is asking motorists to stay off all roads, including in the areas of Rocky View County, Crossfield, Beiseker, Didsbury and all other rural routes.
In Calgary, police are telling motorists to stay off northbound Deerfoot Trail at Stoney Trail due to multiple collisions.
Conditions are also dangerous south of Calgary.
Okotoks RCMP are advising of multiple collisions in that city.
“Please stay home and understand that if you are involved in a collision, it will be a while before emergency crews get to you,” RCMP said.
“If you must travel, dress for the weather, put your headlights on, give lots of space, adjust your speed and give emergency crews room to work.”
In the southwestern part of the province, Environment Canada has issued an orange-level wind warning.
Damaging winds are expected in Lethbridge, the Crowsnest Pass, Cardston and Coutts.
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