Prairie Storm Chasers

Severe weather is expected to return to the Canadian Prairies this week as an active jet stream sets up across western Canada, bringing favorable conditions for strong thunderstorm development. #abstorm #skstorm

Alberta🏔️🌾 is Canadian🇨🇦! Storm season across the Canadian🇨🇦 Prairies is rapidly approaching!

Golf ball to tennis ball sized hail in Thurman, Colorado #cowx

Rope out of the tornado southwest of Thurman, Colorado a bit ago! #cowx

Brief rope tornado southwest of Thurman, Colorado #cowx

Tornado WATCHES issued across portions of the plains where the risk for strong tornadoes exists this afternoon. Monitor your weather conditions and seek shelter if ominous skies approach. #newx

Low-level jet streaming rich moisture northward ahead of a severe weather outbreak expected later today. Conditions continue to become increasingly favorable for dangerous storms. #newx

Long lived funnel cloud west of Goodland, Kansas #kswx

Ice jams along the Athabasca River near Fort McMurray, Alberta has raised water levels by nearly seven metres, according to latest data, and the Clearwater River continues to rise. #abstorm

Spring warmth is accelerating river ice movement across northern Alberta. In Fort McMurray, jams along the Athabasca River are restricting flow and raising flood risk. A flood watch is in effect and Draper remains under evacuation alert. #abstorm

Ice jams form during spring breakup when warming temperatures and snowmelt push river ice downstream faster than it can clear. In Fort McMurray, that process is now underway on the Athabasca River, where stalled ice is restricting flow and forcing water levels higher. #abstorm

Many motorists stranded along Trans-Canada HWY1 near Chestermere, Alberta. #abstorm @weathernetwork

This moving truck picked the wrong day to relocate. Now living in the ditch between Calgary and Strathmore, Alberta. #abstorm @weathernetwork

Vehicles struggling to get into parking lots due to built up snow in Strathmore, Alberta. #abstorm @weathernetwork

50cm of snow has accumulated on these vehicles in Strathmore, Alberta! #abstorm @weathernetwork

Whoa! Wild snow drifts on the rooftops in Strathmore, Alberta! #abstorm @weathernetwork

Loads of snow in Strathmore, Alberta! #abstorm @weathernetwork

Drive to the conditions. Snow covered roads, ice, and poor visibility are making travel challenging in southern Alberta. Slow down and leave extra space. #abstorm @weathernetwork

Unplowed sections of Trans-Canada HWY1 are leaving many vehicles stranded in ditches as dangerous winter conditions continue. #abstorm @weathernetwork

Whiteout across southern Alberta near Gleichen. #abstorm @weathernetwork