Alberta Emergency Alert - Winter Storm Alert + Hwy 599 Closure east of Castor Updated

Advisory: Winter Storm (Updated Oct 03, 2017 at 03:43 PM)

Advisory: Winter Storm

Updated Oct 03, 2017 at 03:43 PM

Source: County of Paintearth No. 18

Issued: Oct 03, 2017 at 03:43 PM

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Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Winter Storm Alert + Hwy 599 Closure east of Castor Updated

Heavy snowfall yesterday combined with blowing conditions created hazardous conditions for driving. Hwy 599 is now passable but not completely plowed.

Hwy 599 east of Castor marginal at best. County forces have opened up some local roads that may be able to detour. RR123 and RR131 south from 599 to hwy 12 are open.

Action to take:

  • Travellers are to use extreme caution on Hwy 599 if they must travel
  • 4WD recommended until fully plowed
  • Expected normalcy in 24 hrs.

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