Above-average temperatures will not last beyond this weekend and there is a chance Airdrie and the surrounding areas will see another hefty dusting of snow early next week.

With Sunday's daytime high forecast at 16 degrees, we may see a precipitous 20-degree drop in temperatures by Monday evening. Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist, Stephen Berg, explained that the dropping temperatures will bring precipitation, and not all of it will be in the form of April showers. 

"The impactful snowfall in the foothills, in the Rockies looks to develop from a trough of a low-pressure system that will develop Sunday night. Snow will spread eastward. [The] cold front will be seen through southern Alberta," he explained.

Berg estimated that snowfall amounts in Airdrie and the surrounding areas by Wednesday could range anywhere from five to 15 centimetres.

"Near the Airdrie area with higher amounts possible in local heavy flurries," Berg added.

Although snow is predicted, it is unclear how long the snow will last. Berg said that next week's snowfall may not be the very last spring snow dump, adding that it is not unusual to see snowfalls late into April and even into May.

Motorists are reminded to exercise caution as road conditions may change rapidly in the coming days with both rain and snow in the forecast, as well as fluctuating temperatures. Alberta Mounties have also cautioned motorists against speeding this spring.

"Posted limits indicate the maximum, legal speed permitted in ideal conditions, however, unsafe speeds increase the risk of collision and serious injury for all road users in any conditions," Mounties stated. "April often sees the highest number of speeding offences, and last year was no different, with 93 excessive speeding violations handed out."

The Farmer's Almanac has predicted that in the prairies between April 16 to 23, there will be rain, and snow in the east, while the west will see sun, though it will be chilly. The end of April is forecast as being wet, and cold, with snow and showers.

The beginning of May won't see any more snow, but there will be rain and cooler weather. 

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