Wind and snow hammers Prairie provinces, causing car crashes and flight delays

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This article was published 17/12/2025 (250 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

EDMONTON – Blizzard conditions across the Prairies are snarling traffic, delaying flights and closing schools.

Airports in Regina, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon and Winnipeg are reporting flight delays.

In Alberta, Mounties say there have been multiple crashes and closures along the main highway linking Edmonton and Calgary.

In Saskatchewan, a school board for the Saskatoon area declared a snow day and evening events, including Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League games, were cancelled.

Moose Jaw suspended transit service and Regina waste pickup was stopped for the day.

There have also been multiple highway closures in southwest Manitoba.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 17, 2025.