It looks like Santa might just be moving a little quicker than expected tonight.

Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for the foothills for Christmas Eve and into Christmas day.

Alerts for: Okotoks - High River - Claresholm

Warnings

4:19 AM MST Saturday 24 December 2022
Wind warning in effect for:

  • Foothills Co. near Cayley
  • Foothills Co. near High River and Aldersyde
  • Foothills Co. near Longview and Eden Valley Res.
  • Foothills Co. near Okotoks and De Winton
  • Foothills Co. near Priddis and Brown-Lowery Prov. Park
  • Foothills Co. near Turner Valley and Black Diamond
  • M.D. of Willow Creek near Claresholm and Stavely
  • M.D. of Willow Creek near Nanton and Parkland
  • Rocky View Co. near Bragg Creek and Tsuu T'ina Res.

Strong winds on Saturday night.

Wind gusts to 90 km/h from the west will develop early this evening and continue into the overnight hours. These winds will ease on Sunday.

The strongest winds will occur over the plains, east of the Rockies.

Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage. High winds may result in power outages and fallen tree branches. Motorists, especially in high profile vehicles, may expect hazardous driving conditions on highways subject to strong cross winds.