Snowfall Warnings in effect for areas in Southern Alberta

A snowfall snowfall has been issued for southwest Alberta, with Environment Canada saying the area could see as much as 15 to 20 centimetres of snow by Friday evening.

The alert has been issued for Cardston, Fort Macleod, Magrath, Crowsnest Pass, Pincher Creek, and Waterton Lakes National Park.

The agency warns that drivers will face changing road conditions as the snow accumulates.

As of Thusday morning,  Calgary is not under a weather alert, but the snowfall warning may be expanded to other areas of the province as the storm moves in.

Calgary will see a high of -5 Thursday with a mix of sun and cloud. 

On Friday, a 40 percent chance of snow is expected, with a high of -17