A significant weather system is making its way off the Rocky Mountains, bringing a dramatic shift to southern Alberta’s forecast.

660 NewsRadio Meteorologist Kevin Stanfield warns that the region should brace for a wet and chilly weekend.

“Through Saturday and into Sunday, we start off with rain showers,” Stanfield said, noting that the precipitation will transition into snow by Saturday night.

While snowfall amounts will vary across the region, the bigger concern may be the sharp temperature drop—about 13 degrees between Saturday and Sunday—which could create hazardous conditions on roads and sidewalks.

Despite the weekend chill, forecasters are not sounding the alarm for a harsh winter ahead. Environment Canada meteorologist Natalie Hasell says the seasonal outlook suggests a milder-

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