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

By: The Canadian Press Posted: 3:01 AM CST Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 Last Modified: 4:57 PM CST Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025

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

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

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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.

Traffic creeps along snow-covered roads in Calgary on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

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.