Sunshine Village
So much for autumn in Alberta.
Ok. Maybe that's a bit dramatic, but snow was spotted in the Rocky Mountains this morning, after Sunshine Village's webcams picked up images of several centimetres that fell overnight.
According to Accuweather.com, snow fell at a moderate to heavy pace for several hours as a storm system made its way along the Canada/U.S. border.
Highway 22 south of Calgary also experienced near white-out conditions for a short time, but warm ground temperatures caused the dusting to melt as soon as it landed.
Of course, the ski resorts couldn't be happier, as was evident on their social media accounts this morning:
And while it might seem like an aburpt end to summer, Weather Network meteorologist Tyler Hamilton says snow in Alberta this time of year isn't that unusual.
"This is one of the first snowfalls of the season," he said, "but it's not uncommon for the higher elevations in Banff to see the first snowfall of the year in September."
Environment Canada is even calling for temperatures in the mid-to-high 20s by the weekend, so perhaps we still have some summer to cling on to.
Check out some of the images of snow captured on webcams around Alberta Wednesday morning:
Calgary Snow, September 2014
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Calgarians woke up to more than 10 centimetres of snow, snarled traffic and power outages due to a late summer snowstorm on Sept. 10, 2014. (credit:Jenaya King)
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"We have no power because trees are coming down around us ... One went right through my neighbour's sunroof!" - Lisa Foster Welyk via Facebook (credit:Lisa Foster Welyk)
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Here is where that car was parked ... Notice the power lines holding back the trees ... There is a 2-story house in there!! - Lisa Foster Welyk via Facebook
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"My amazing wife has done many brilliant things in her life. Tactically not parking outside our house last night definitely one of the more brilliant." - John Johnston via Facebook (credit:John Johnston)
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"Our front yard and street" - Brenda Fischer via Facebook (credit:Brenda Fischer)
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"Woke up to this in Palliser in the SW near Southland Leisure centre" - Bill Lukawy via Facebook (credit:Bill Lukawy)
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"We have no power. Anyone know how long things take to fix normally?" - Emma Jayne South via Facebook (credit:Emma Jayne South)
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"This is crazy!!" - Nick Belanger via Facebook (credit:Nick Belanger)
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"Tree in my front yard in Cochrane." - Tara Heier via Facebook (credit:Tara Heier)
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"Not good. Here is our street." - Cheryl Janzen via Facebook (credit:Cheryl Janzen)
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The kids sure are loving it! The trees, nosomuch. #Snowtember — Jessica Fielding via Facebook
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Power has gone out three times this morn. — Marvin Flaterud via Facebook
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Photo: Pamela Tokariuk via Facebook
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At least it's pretty. We have no power. — Cheryl Sawin via Facebook
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A horse grazes a snow-covered pasture during a late summer snow storm near Calgary on Sept. 8, 2014. Snow fall warnings have been issued for much of the province over the next couple of days. (credit:THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)
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A driver gets into his car during a late summer snow storm in Calgary on Sept. 8, 2014. (credit:THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)
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A motorist make her way to her vehicle during a late summer snow storm in Calgary on Sept. 8, 2014. (credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)
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Think people are joking about this heavy snow bringing down trees in #YYC? It's true. #snowinseptember #CKE (credit:@douglasr)
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Though the snow may not be welcome... It's great for building snowmen! @nenshi #yyc (credit:@Hui_Wen_Zheng)
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Tree branches breaking under weight of snow in Crescent Heights #yyc. Guess they weren't ready for it either. (credit:@DemptsterCBC)
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Also, the trees in Calgary are not happy with all this pre-fall snow. (credit:@CTVDawnWalton)
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Hey @nenshi please RT #yyc get out there and broom off your trees! This snow is heavy - Couldn't save the sunflowers (credit:@BACullenyyc)
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What do you do when life gives you snow in september? Make a snowman of course! #yyc #yycsnomg #snowinseptember (credit:@RiverwoodPhoto)
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Turn that #snow frown upside down with this snow #selfie ;) #dogsoftwitter #yyc #yycweather #Dog (credit:@Pisces_pets)
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I made the best out of the snow in #yyc (credit:TheMitchGeorge)
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This is what my babies made today...at least they're pregnant snow women :) #birthbootcamp #yyc #snowinseptember (credit:@advoflittle)
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A little summer snow #yyc #cranes #towercranes (credit:@HambrookMark)
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Merry Ho...Ho! Snow in September #Calgary #YYC (credit:@TacklingOutDebt)
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When you have snow in summer, trees split in half. The leaves haven't even had a chance to turn let alone fall. (credit:@AliBryan)
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@Colabutt having some fun in the snow ! #yyc #yycweather he doesn't mind (credit:@thedjgav)
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Live footage from Sunshine Village's Great Divide Web Cam (credit:Sunshine Village)
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Screengrab captured of Highway 22 south of Calgary Wednesday morning. (credit:Alberta Highways)
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Screengrab captured of Highway 22 south of Calgary Wednesday morning. (credit:Alberta Highways)
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Live footage from Sunshine Village's Great Divide Web Cam (credit:Sunshine Village)
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So many ski and snowboard days! Alberta's ski season lasts from November to late May and lots of powder days make it a dream come true from anyone who likes to hit the hills. (credit:Shutterstock)
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It starts snowing so darn early in Alberta! This year's first snowfall came at the beginning of October, which makes for a very long winter. Sigh... (credit:Flickr:davebloggs007)
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Staying in or visiting the wonderful, old hotels in Alberta, like the Banff Springs or the Chateau Lake Louise, make for the perfect winter staycation. (credit:Flickr:Paul.Carroll)
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Having to wash your car about a million times per winter because of all the snow and sand on the roads. It wouldn't be so bad, but often you're out washing your car in sub-zero temperatures. Not very pleasant. (credit:Shutterstock)
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So many gorgeous mountain lakes means Alberta has some of the most picturesque skating backdrops in the world. (This is taken at Lake Louise, where the hotel erects an ice castle on the lake each winter.) (credit:Flickr:mountainpete)
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Having perpetually cold fingers and toes is pretty uncomfortable, and often unavoidable no matter how great your gloves and boots are. (credit:Shutterstock)
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Alberta winters are just so beautiful. We're not convinced there's anywhere else in Canada that is as beautiful as the mountains after a fresh snowfall. (credit:Shutterstock)
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Constantly. Being. Itchy. A good moisturizer is a must in Alberta, because our winters are so dry and wreak havoc on your skin. (credit:Shutterstock)
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A dry cold means once you come inside to where it's warm, you can warm up pretty quickly. Very little moisture in the air ensures your clothes don't feel damp, making you feel chillier. (credit:WikiMedia:)
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It seems like every year the frost comes a bit too early, leaving at least one or two items in our garden spoiled before we get around to harvesting them. (credit:Shutterstock)
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Winter is the time to take place of the many natural hot springs in and around Alberta. There's nothing like having the heat of the water warm your body while feeling snowflakes fall on your head and face. (credit:Flickr:jumpyjodes)
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The roads. The heavy snow combined with frigid temperatures make Alberta roads really dangerous. People in the province also complain about a lack of plowing, especially on city side streets, making it all the more dangerous if you head out in your car. (credit:Getty Images)
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Apres ski. There's nothing like hitting up the pub at the base of the ski hill after a long day to rest your tired legs and thrown back a couple specialty coffees or frosty pints of beer. Alberta ski hills throw some pretty amazing apres ski parties throughout the season. (credit:WikiMedia:)
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The constant nosebleeds and crusty feeling inside your nose that comes with the bone-dry weather. (credit:Shutterstock)
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The chance to pull out all that crazy, fluorescent ski gear sitting in the back of your family's hall closet and wear it like a badge of honour. It's hard not to laugh when you see someone coming down the ski hill in a bright pink onesie. (credit:Flickr:snowbuzz)
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Wearing long underwear underneath EVERYTHING. And, yes, that includes your work clothes. Because either you choose to wear them all day and run the risk of being warm while inside, or you choose to take them off when you get there, meaning at some point you will have to take off your clothes at work. Both awkward. (credit:Flickr:PinkMoose)
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Gushing waterfalls become frozen in time, quite literally. They are gorgeous and sparkly and make a great destination for winter hiking. (credit:Flickr:blurred.ca)
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Trying to find a place to plug your car in when the temperature drops to -40C. (credit:Flickr:Jezz)
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Surviving a long winter means no one appreciates it more than an Albertan when the summer finally rolls around. We know how to make the most out of ALL the seasons. (credit:Shutterstock)
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Waiting for transit when it snows and the temperatures plummet can be absolutely brutal. It seems like transit systems almost grind to a halt, leaving you standing in the cold forever, being late for work and missing appointments altogether. (credit:AP)
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