Connected for Success, enabling more than 750,000 Canadians to access this low-cost, high-speed Internet I would like to thank our Board, . Data is subject to change under further review and when possible, missing or erroneous data points are filled. This particular spot, Brittain says, hashit over200 km/h at least50 times sincerecording started in 1994. 9 near Lundbreck Falls at Highway3, the Crowsnest Highway. Power outages were noted in many communities, including Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Stettler. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. As everyone here knows a bit of wicked wind hit the area this morning. So it has a lot of thoughts in your mind.". A very good summary of how Tides are calculated and a great general FAQ can be found here: http://www.flaterco.com/xtide/faq.html#50. Peak wind speeds in Red Deer on Wednesday reached 80 km/h, according to Environment Canada. 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Note: Raw data is provided by Agriculture and Irrigation , Alberta Environment and Parks and Environment Canada . Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. (612) . . Within the tool, click the Overview link in the upper right for information about the maps. He attributed this to more trucks being on the road as the industry grows. 0000005954 00000 n <<22A42663865C6441810837CF5BF20302>]>> "We basically can picture the wind coming across the mountains across southern B.C. A transport truck travelling along Highway 2 near Granum was hit by a sudden crosswind on Jan. 12, one day before Calgary was hit with a big windstorm. However, the Molsheim brand did the run in only one direction, and John Hennessey told TG he intends to have the Venom F5 go both ways. [15], Alberta Transportation retained Tetra Tech EBA to complete a study in the feasibility of new passing lanes over a 118km (73mi) distance of Highway22 between Highways3 and 543. Alberta Provincial Highway No. You can compare maps of wind patterns across the contiguous United States for any month from 1979 to present. 0000009847 00000 n To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). [10] In c.1980, all remaining gravel sections of Highway922 were reclassified as Highway22, along with a 18km (11mi) section of Highway7 between Black Diamond and Longview, a 56km (35mi) section of Highway57 between Drayton Valley and Entwistle (the remaining 27km (17mi) section of Highway57 became part of Highway39) and Highway755 between Highway16 and Mayerthorpe. On average, Canada is about just under six per cent, and it varies pretty widely from provinceto province," he said. Hwy-22 Alberta in the News (6) Hwy-22 Alberta Accident Reports (2) Hwy-22 Alberta Weather Conditions (1) Write a Report; 22 Foothills No 31 Conditions; . I was literally hugging the ground at times.". "So basically, the combination of steep slopes and those openings in the terrain is what gives us so much wind in southern Alberta in the winter.". RCMP said the man was driving south toward Turner Valley, Alta., on Highway 22 when the crash happened. 0000001740 00000 n A strong Alberta Clipper low pressure system raced across the province on January 13. According to RCMP officials, members of the Turner Valley and Crowsnest Pass responded to a number of rollovers and reports of vehicles in the ditch in the area on Tuesday including four rolled semis. 210 pound human versus a 193 KM/H GUST at Nakiska Ridgetop this afternoon! 0000010055 00000 n Plans to widen Country Hills Boulevard scrutinized, Serious crash on Deerfoot sends one man to hospital, Fog, poor visibility a factor in multi-vehicle crash northeast of Calgary, Alberta governments 6-month suspended fuel tax now in effect, Albertans travelling highways over holidays could face treacherous roads, High winds cause semi truck to tip over in southern Alberta, Snow and extreme cold create treacherous conditions on Calgary roads, Edmonton International Airport chaos being blamed on ripple effect from B.C. (178) All of the wind in the entire country shut down for a week. "It definitely gave me a new perspective on the wind.". The Calgary Flames didn't have any trouble scoring goals in the regular season. The M.D of Willow Creek emergency services advised truckers on. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Highway22 continues north past the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway1) west of Calgary, north through the Town of Cochrane, the Hamlet of Cochrane Lake, and the Village of Cremona to Highway27. 0000009059 00000 n (2018 model 3 - resistive heater) was struggling in 0 degF / -35 degF wind chill. Chris Nash, president of the Alberta Motor Transport Association, said Highway 22 has become synonymous in southern Alberta with wind. Maps show the average (mean) wind speed as well as two components of wind direction: U-wind represents the east-west component of wind and V-wind represents the north-south component. Knowing the difference in atmospheric pressure from one location to another enabled scientists to program the model to compute wind speeds. Below is a list of Alberta communities that set all-time January records for peak wind gusts. Daniels says that before, she found wind incredibly annoying, but now she tries to listen to it more. "When you look directly south of us, every single state from here to Texas has a higher percentage of wind [power]," he said. "So, when we look at how we can put solutions forward to make sure drivers are safe, it really comes to journey management having that opportunity to look ahead on your route, see what's there your 511,looking at the overhead signs.". The southbound lanes of Highway 99 in Richmond were closed Wednesday Read More, Justice Minister Tyler Shandro says an Alberta town's effort to get federal after a utility terrain vehicle rollover in Parkland County Saturday night. The "10m" part of the title indicates calculated wind speeds measured at a point 10 meters above the surface. The Monthly Mean Wind Speed map for each month shows the overall average wind speed at each location. "Those two stretches are just infamous for trucks. The unrestricted Bugatti Chiron Super Sport went faster than both by hitting 304.77 mph (490.48 km/h) in 2019 at the Volkswagen Group's test track at Ehra-Lessien in Lower Saxony. At 2:49 p.m. Highway, Alberta, Canada Winter Weather Forecast | AccuWeather Today WinterCast Hourly Daily Radar MinuteCast Monthly Air Quality Health & Activities Snow and Ice Outlook An inch or two Snow. All times Displayed are based on Hwy 22 & 8 local time. Chain Lakes Provincial Park is located in a region that is often extremely dry. startxref CTVNewsCalgary.ca Senior Digital Journalist/Producer, Toppled semi tractor-trailer on Highway 22, near the Old Man River Bridge, on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 (courtesy: Chris Inglis). The system brought with it damaging wind gusts to much of the southern and central parts of Alberta. HWY-22 Alberta Traffic News; HWY-55 Alberta Traffic News; HWY-633 Alberta Traffic News; Hwy 22: North of Hwy 520 south of Chain Lakes. View details for this property in South Ohio, including photos, nearby schools, commute time, amenities and more. Both the eastbound and westbound lanes were closed as of 11:24 a.m. One lane was open by 11:53 a.m. Oregon DOT. "When the chinook would come through and melt certain parts of the snow, the Blackfoot had drive lanesto push these buffalo into certain coulees where the snow was deeply drifted, where the buffalo would actually get trapped," he said. 0000010101 00000 n Nanton RCMP say Highway 22 and Highway 2 are experiencing wind gusts approaching 150 kilometres an hour. Power outages were noted in many communities, including Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. 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"So that relationship with the wind, from the Blackfoot perspective, wasdeeply informing how we adapted to the seasons and came out of our winter camps.". Freezing rain fell as well across east-central Alberta in the morning hours. "Might as well say on our doorstep," Costa said. Top confirmed wind speed in #Alberta as of 9am. Red Deer is a city in Alberta, Canada, located midway on the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor.Red Deer serves central Alberta, and key industries include health care, retail trade, construction, oil and gas, hospitality, manufacturing and education. Read More, Harris Acres is all dried up. It generally parallels Highway 2, beginning in the foothills of southern Alberta at Highway 3 near Lundbreck Falls. Comments are welcome while open. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Our newsroom abides by the RTNDA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and follows the Canadian Press Stylebook. Wind can go up to 140 [kilometres per hour] like nothing." Highway 22, otherwise known as the Cowboy Trail, begins near the hamlet of Lundbreck, Alta., travelling north by the eastern slopes. Safety measures have been put in place, Nash said, but the sheer physics of the direction of travel and the high wind speeds means the journey on the Cowboy Trail is certain to remain a perilous one. 9, "2015 Provincial Highway 1-216 Progress Chart", "Transportation Infrastructure Management System - Existing Structures in the Provincial Highway Corridor", "Highway 22:06 to Highway 22:12 Climbing and Passing Lane Study - Highway 3 to Highway 543", "Alberta government announces plans for Town of Cochrane interchange", Highway 22 Functional Planning Study: South of Highway 8 to Town of Cochrane South Corporate Limits, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alberta_Highway_22&oldid=1131331061, Maintained by Alberta Ministry of Transportation, Hwy22 branches west; south end of Hwy27 concurrency, Hwy22 branches north; north end of Hwy27 concurrency, Hwy22 branches west; south end of Hwy54 concurrency, Hwy22 branches north; north end of Hwy54 concurrency, Hwy22 branches west; south end of Hwy11 concurrency, Access to Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site, Hwy22 branches north; north end of Hwy11 concurrency, Interchange; Hwy16 exit 289; Hwy22 branches west; south end of Hwy16 concurrency, Hwy22 branches north; north end of Hwy16 concurrency, This page was last edited on 3 January 2023, at 17:37. Hwy 22: Drayton Valley Bridge. For updated information regarding highway closures and highway conditions visit 511 Alberta. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. He says that lots of wind-powered projects are being built in the next bit, and expects by 2023 the fleet will be twice the size of what it was a couple of years ago. After a 8km (5mi) jog to the west, it continues north to cross Highway43 in Mayerthorpe, ending 7km (4mi) north of the town at Highway18. As everyone here knows a bit of wicked wind hit the area this morning. 0000009267 00000 n Environment Canada also reported that many semi-trucks tipped over on provincial highways due to the strong gusts. However, down in the States, some places quadruple that statistic for overall wind energy. boa hancock height in feet. On-highway maintenance intervals are 500,000 miles or five years, and vocational intervals are 250,000 miles or three years for the TX-18 and TX-18 Pro. Our historical wind archives include a wealth of wind graphs & data, going back as far as 30 years in the case of some popular stations. Graf has seen plenty of incidents over the years where drivers have found themselves suddenly in the ditch. Active Atlantic hurricane eras come with a speed bump for storms that approach the U. S. October 2012 Ends 16-month Stretch of Above-Average Nationwide Temperatures, Climate Outlooks for the Next 3 Months - Probability Maps, Using Satellite Images to Understand Earth's Atmosphere. Current Hwy-22 Alberta Weather Conditions These are the latest weather conditions reported from Sundre, AB (in the middle of Hwy-22 Alberta) Weather near other cities along Hwy-22 Alberta Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Thursday 06:18 PM 18 F (Overcast Clouds) Low : 13 F High : 20 F Pressure : 1011 hPa Humidity : 73 % Wind : 0 miles/hour 07:00 PM Dozens of tractor trailers along Highway 22 and Highway 2 could be seen flipped on their sides, due to the gale force winds. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. Video recorded Tuesday by The Weather Network's Kyle Brittain shows a semi truck on Highway 2 tipping over due to high crosswinds near Granum in southern Alberta, where wind warnings were in effect. "It was tipped over, and then it came back down when it met me," he said. This created slick conditions, with heavy snow reported for areas north of Highway 16. "Texas has about 23 per cent of their annual power come from the wind. Video recorded Tuesday by The Weather Network's Kyle Brittain shows a semi truck on Highway 2 tipping over due to high crosswinds near Granum in southern Alberta . At 2:49 p.m. "So, I started taking photos of all these wrecks, and I compiled quite a number of them.". Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. The Right side shows the percentage of time that the weather station reported a specific wind direction for the highlighted month. The Monthly Mean Wind Speed map for each month shows the overall average wind speed at each location. Transmission: Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with Engine: Engine, 3.6L SIDI DOHC V6 VVT (302 hp [225.2 kW] @ 6800 rpm, 262 Stock #: WYC-249499 Melanie Daniels from Wetaskiwin, Alta., says last year she was given her Cree name and that it means Old Lady Wind. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Suite 220, 410-7th Street SouthLethbridge, ABT1J 2G6, Phone: (403)329-0955NEWSROOM: (403)329-6397. Other areas of note, although they did not set all-time records for January, were Lethbridge (peak gusts of 120 km/h), Medicine Hat (109 km/h), Raymond (106 km/h), Claresholm (104 km/h), Brocket (102 km/h) and Pincher Creek (102 km/h). Highway22 continues north through scenic terrain to the Chain Lakes Reservoir, from which Highway533 splits east to meet Highway2 at Nanton. NEW 600W 12V 3 BLADE WIND TURBINE GENERATOR & 20A CHARGER S1138 SALE $399.95 Wind Turbine Rated Power: 600W Rated Voltage: DC12V Battery Voltage: DC12V Start-up Wind Speed: 2.5m/s (8'/s) Rated Wind Speed: 12m/S (35'/s) Number of Blades: 5 Material of Wind Leaf: PBT Rotor Diameter: 1.2m (4) Package Content: 1 x Wind "Especially when you get the spring chinooks. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Truck driver Daryl Graf left Nanton. 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Both the steep east slopes, as well as large gaps in the mountain chain such as Crowsnest Pass, that funnel winds through and accelerate themresult in strong winds to the east of the mountains," he said in an email to CBC News. It was a little stronger than I was expecting. Located: 38 km southwest of Nanton on Hwy. He says he's learned from elders that the wind also dictated how seasonal changes would happen. This site offers maps showing average monthly wind speed and direction for the contiguous United States from 1979 to the present. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. 0000009802 00000 n "So when that grows, and demand grows, we're seeing it as an industry.". A full listing of peak wind gusts recorded by Environment Canada can be seen here. Historical Station Based Wind Climatology for the U.S. Read More, Alberta taxpayers' share of the cost will be $576 million During times of flooding, a dry reservoir will hold water diverted from the Elbow River near Springbank Road and Highway 22 about 15 Read More, Upwards of 20 centimetres of snow is possible for some parts of Alberta by Wednesday morning Police said hills, such as Highway 1A and Highway 22 in and out of Cochrane, were especially Read More, Hills such as Highway 1A and Highway 22 in and out of Cochrane are especially hazardous. "When you enter that area, there's a sign that literally will tell you, like, 'Here's the wind speed,'" he said. [12][13], In 2014, a new $52million bridge across the North Saskatchewan River near Drayton Valley was completed,[14] replacing the original bridge which was constructed in 1957. The highway winds to the east of the Black Heritage Rangeland Natural Area, intersecting Highway520 which branches east to meet Highway2 at Claresholm. [8] Coinciding with Highway922 being paved in c.1976, Highway22 was extended from Cochrane to Cremona,[9] while the following year it replaced Highway922 between the Trans-Canada Highway and Priddis; as part of the project, the section between Priddis and Macleod Trail was renumbered as Highway22X. 0000009724 00000 n ID: 220727BF00294 LAHB Bakersfield. DETAIL Wind : 1 mph. The graph is for the current day. Highway22 begins as a two-lane rural highway in the Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. Hwy 22 & South of Twp Road 91A north of Lundbreck. Barnwell: 137 km/h; Onefour: 122 km/h [4], The original alignment of Highway22 started at Highway2 (Macleod Trail) south of Calgary and travelled west to Priddis, where it turned south to Turner Valley and terminated at Highway7 in Black Diamond. Mounties say in a news release today that 11 railcars Read More, Over the weekend, strong winds and falling snow lead to closures and pileups on some Alberta roadways, with widespread black ice along the TransCanada Highway to both the east last moments Read More, "The flooding danger in Fort Vermilion has passed, though flood levels do remain in Beaver Ranch," Mackenzie County Reeve Josh south of the Trans-Canada Highway from Copper Creek to August Read More, which left dozens of vehicles damaged and drivers and passengers bruised and confused along the side of the QEII highway started the drive back to Drayton Valley around 5 p.m. '?Creeping Read More, Guelph police have reopened a major road just outside of the downtown core after a collision between a train and cyclist. 0000009105 00000 n OnSite Reports are crowdsourced (user-generated) wind and weather reports, contributed by real people via different applications. Sometimes, in the middle of the night, Costa and his wife would see the flashing lights of emergency vehicles out of their bedroom window, which faceswest. Highway 22 was closed for several hours early Wednesday in both directions from Highway 3 to Highway 533 north of Lundbreck because of the strong winds. [2] There are also long-term plans for twinning from Bragg Creek to the north end of Cochrane, and the implementation of passing lanes near the highway's south end. xref The danger of the conditions is a big reason why stories of this road have spread "far and wide," Graf said adding that's why he'd advise his fellow drivers to drive safe. It's not out of the ordinary for it to be windy in southern Alberta. North of Lundbreck on Highway 22: 181 km/h North of Lundbreck on Highway 22: 181 km/h Phil Darlington (@PhilDWeather) December 30, 2018 Powerful gusts on this windy Alberta highway make for a white-knuckle experience | CBC News Loaded. FILE - Gerenal view of wind turbines at the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, off the coast of the Guerande peninsula in western France, on Sept. 22, 2022. The Wind Speed Anomaly maps show where average wind speed was slower (blue) or faster (red) than the recent 30-year average. Nanton RCMP issued an advisory for travel after wind speeds were clocked in the 150 km/h range. Information on wind speed and patterns is integral to the fields of renewable energy, climate change, and weather preparedness. Reality check: Will Calgarys ebuses stress electrical grid? "It's very, very tricky," he said. By examining the maps, you can identify months of unusually high or low wind speeds, or check the U-wind and V-wind components to look for changes in wind direction. Partial completion is scheduled for Read More, Cochrane RCMP say a motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a crash on Highway 22 on Saturday afternoon. 5 Days Weather Forecast Reported from Caroline, AB; Hwy-22 Conditions by City. At 09:35 Taber Fire Department was paged out for, Posted by Taber Fire Department onWednesday, January 13, 2021, Facebook post with images of wind damage in Taber (Taber Fire Department on Facebook). Find all the weather maps, satellite and radar maps, weather conditions and explanations you're looking for. 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Damages were reported across the town and surrounding area. Phone: (403) 343-7105Newsroom: (403) 342-6397Advertising: (403) 342-8617, We strive to achieve the highest ethical standards in all that we do. 0000009930 00000 n (254) shut down darkmatter drive, reverse course at light speed, and get us back! 0000009549 00000 n It proceeds north along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains passing through the foothills and ranch country to the aspen parkland of northern Alberta, ending at Highway18 near Mayerthorpe. Example of the damage caused by Wednesday's extreme wind in Taber (Taber Fire Department on Facebook), What's happening in Lethbridge this week: January 16, 2023, What's happening in Lethbridge this weekend: January 13, 2023, What's happening in Lethbridge this week: January 9, 2023, Canadian Mental Health Association - many programs, meeting people where they're at, Home grown, a local focus - Firestone restaurant maintains exceptional service, What's happening in Lethbridge this weekend: January 6, 2023, What's happening in Lethbridge this weekend: January 2, 2023, Bow Island: 113 km/h (tied all-time record). It is quality controlled during most business days. 66. CBC Calgary has launched a Lethbridgebureau to helptell your stories from southern Alberta with reporter Joel Dryden. Posted January 12 2021 06:01pm. In 2011, Costa flagged a series of photos of the wrecks in a letter to the Alberta government and set up a meeting with his local MLA. 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