Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Red Deer and the surrounding area.
The Thursday forecast calls for five to 15 cm of snowfall and northeast winds of 20 km/h gusting to 40 km/h.
Residents are advised to be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions.
The City of Red Deer has also issued a statement reminding local drivers to use caution as the city deals with the first significant snowfall of the season. City crews are our in full force sanding Red Deer streets.
"No amount of either equipment or communications can prevent the snow from falling; we do, after all live in Alberta," said Red Deer roads superintendent Jim Chase in a prepared statement. "Our commitment, however, is that we will keep Red Deer roads in good winter driving condition and let you know what we are doing and when we are doing it."
For more information on winter driving and the City of Red Deer's ice-control program, visit www.reddeer.ca/publicworks
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