The first snowfall of the year always comes as a bit of a surprise, especially when it happens in August.
Snow began to fall in Alberta's Rocky Mountains Friday, as well as in several areas of western and southern Alberta.
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While the end of summer is still a month away, it's not uncommon for Alberta to see snow in August and early September. Last year, ski hills reported near whiteout conditions the first week of September.
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And let's not forget about SNOWTEMBER.
The good news, however, is that Environment Canada is calling for temperatures to return to seasonal by Sunday — meaning the snow won't stay and we still have some summer to cling to.
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