Here’s a complete Twitter recap of Calgary’s crazy snow storm
Well, good morning, friends! We hope that those of you who had to go into work this morning made it safe and sound because, wow. Apparently, Mother Nature heard us when we asked for a white Christmas because overnight, parts of YYC saw around 30 cm of the cold stuff – in fact, according to The Weather Network, Calgary is expected to get even more throughout the day.
Just in case you were afraid to look out the window (we wouldn’t blame you) and missed all of the craziness, here’s a recap of last night’s storm as documented by the wonderful people of Twitter.
It all kicked off with an aesthetically pleasant snowfall. Deceiving as always…
The snow has started (lightly so far) in Airdrie 513pm #abstorm #absnow@PrairieChasers pic.twitter.com/YLTgFCgjc2
— Chris Ratzlaff 🇨🇦🌾🗻💫 (@ratzlaff) December 22, 2020
Stephen Avenue, Calgary.#shareyourweather #abstorm pic.twitter.com/ESRVsVmix2 — Christopher W. Boyse (@ChrisWBoyse) December 22, 2020
Then, of course, it started to pick up.
Let it snow let it snow let it snow! Heavy snow falling at this hour. Close to 5 cm already! We are in for 20-30 cm of snow by tomorrow afternoon #yyc #abstorm 5:40pm pic.twitter.com/3YaewNuFrb
— Inam Jamil (@yycwx_inam) December 22, 2020
Some big chunks of snow in the ol Marda Loop #yyc #abstorm 5:26 pm pic.twitter.com/ogyFGkrVF7 — Christa Dao (@ChristaDao) December 22, 2020
At this point, people were still having fun with it…
#abstorm pic.twitter.com/OI9q0UZ9tY
— mia_since_78 (@mia_since_78) December 22, 2020
Well, I have nowhere to go so, “let it snow, let it snow, let it snow….” #yycweather #yyctraffic #yyc #abstorm — Julie McPhail (@JuliesStyle) December 22, 2020
Then things got serious…
Heavy snow, strong winds and poor visibility over southwestern Alberta will spread north and eastward Monday night. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Snow plows are at work. Drive with extreme caution in these areas. (7:15pm) #ABRoads #ABStorm https://t.co/YaueXUo2R5 pic.twitter.com/OCpYWcKkUS
— 511 Alberta (@511Alberta) December 22, 2020
…and all hell broke loose.
#ShareYourWeather #abstorm #Glenmore #Saggitarius-storm #December2020 pic.twitter.com/huIKoYmz0B — Just when you thought you won, Tory Black kicks it (@itsToryBlack) December 22, 2020
Thank you @CTVdavidspence !!#abstorm #WinterSolstice #christmas pic.twitter.com/XCl69Xy4LP
— Kenneth Fach (@kenpfach) December 22, 2020
#abstorm #Calgary 3:30 am and it’s still coming down pic.twitter.com/VPTYKWTuMC — SPUNKY ⓂUNKEY (@spunkymunkeymus) December 22, 2020
Not so fun anymore!
Morning update: We are now up to 37cm in Auburn Bay. #yyc #abstorm pic.twitter.com/QXAinVwx6c
— David Gray (@JustDaveGray) December 22, 2020
25 cm in Coach Hill this morning. @Andrea_Dion got stuck up the hill on her way to work. Who needs AMA when you have us? @CTVJoelle @TeriFikowski #abstorm #yyc #calgary #DontGoOutside pic.twitter.com/yTYvd91dM6 — Adriana Zhang (@AdrianaYZhang) December 22, 2020
Shovelling for an hour so my sister, a nurse, can go to work. One of my neighbours gave up and went back in. #abstorm #yycweather #yycsnow pic.twitter.com/v3YB70xDbm
— Samantha (@smsisita) December 22, 2020
So yeah… It looks like we’ll see a bed of white after all!
Heading to work this morning like: #abstorm pic.twitter.com/mMkP8I0l6I — My Calgary (@My_Calgary) December 22, 2020
Merry Christmas week, Calgary!
Perfect snowfall in Calgary tonight.
Why not make smiley faces in the street. #yyc #abstorm #ShareYourWeather pic.twitter.com/nmmHdWmMzI
— vicki 🏳️🌈 (@vickilaszlo) December 22, 2020
Please be safe out there today, and make sure to check the Calgary Weather Network before heading out (if you must) for updates! Safe travels!
