Today's winter storm has resulted in the closure of a stretch of the Trans Canada highway.

RCMP say Highway 1 is currently closed from Calgary to Bassano due to extreme winter road conditions.

Police and road maintenance crews have set up road blocks along the Trans Canada to allow crews to clear the roads.

Highway 3 is also currently closed from Taber to Medicine Hat.

Police add that poor driving conditions caused by today's winter storm have resulted in numerous accidents and vehicles in the ditch in the southern and central parts of the province.

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