Calgary Just Broke Its Single Day Snowfall Record For October | Nearly 13" Of Snow Fell On Tuesday

Buses stuck in Calgary. Image: Daniel Avellaneda/CBC

On Tuesday, Calgary received 12.91″ of snow, which broke the city’s all-time record for single day snowfall in the month of October. The previous record was 11.7″. Since Monday, nearly 15″ of snow has fallen. A heavy band of snow moved into the area and stayed put throughout the day.

Snowfall totals. Image: The Weather Network

Neighboring cities, such as Edmonton, Red Deer, Okotoks, and Medicine hat, are bringing additional snow removal equipment to improve road conditions. Some motorists were delayed nearly 12 hours after a section of the Trans-Canada Highway was closed due to collisions, stuck vehicles, and jack-knifed semis.

Lake Louise Ski Area Today. Image: Lake Louise Facebook Page

Ski areas throughout Alberta have gotten dumped on this week. Nakiska Ski Area received 20″ at the base and 28″ up top. Along with that, they kicked on their snow guns. If this continues, it could be an early start to the season in Canada.